2000 | Color | 145 min Based on László Krasznahorkai's novel The Melancholy of Resistance, this is an uncanny fable about powerlessness and tyranny. Set in a small provincial town in Hungary at a moment of great crisis, the film tells of a mysterious circus that comes to town, complete with a giant stuffed whale carcass and rumors of an appearance by a prince known for his strange powers. Soon, the locals' emotions are stirred to a fever pitch as the strange state of affairs begins to disrupt the order of the small town, changing relationships irrevocably. The tension is brought to a head by the strange and disfigured Prince, a man whose very appearance is enough to send the town spiraling into destruction and disarray. Country: Hungría, Alemania, Francia, Italia Direction: Tarr; Béla, Hranitzky; Ágnes Script: Krasznahorkai; László, Tarr; Béla Production: Von Vietinghoff; Joachim, Szita; Miklós, Saadoun; Paul, Goëss; Franz Photography: Tregenza; Rob, Novák; Emil, Lanzensberger; Erwin, Gurbán; Miklós, De Ranter; Patrick, Medvigy; Gábor Music: Vig; Mihály Cast:Fitz; Peter, Rudolph; Lars, Schygulla; Hanna, Derzsi; János, Kormos; Mihály, Kállai; Ferenc, Szajki; Irén, Járai; Alfréd, Horváth; Putyi, Börcsök; Enikö, Wichmann; Tamás, Rosic; Djoko Participation year at FICM: 2011
2000 | Color | 145 min Based on László Krasznahorkai's novel The Melancholy of Resistance, this is an uncanny fable about powerlessness and tyranny. Set in a small provincial town in Hungary at a moment of great crisis, the film tells of a mysterious circus that comes to town, complete with a giant stuffed whale carcass and rumors of an appearance by a prince known for his strange powers. Soon, the locals' emotions are stirred to a fever pitch as the strange state of affairs begins to disrupt the order of the small town, changing relationships irrevocably. The tension is brought to a head by the strange and disfigured Prince, a man whose very appearance is enough to send the town spiraling into destruction and disarray. Country: Hungría, Alemania, Francia, Italia Direction: Tarr; Béla, Hranitzky; Ágnes Script: Krasznahorkai; László, Tarr; Béla Production: Von Vietinghoff; Joachim, Szita; Miklós, Saadoun; Paul, Goëss; Franz Photography: Tregenza; Rob, Novák; Emil, Lanzensberger; Erwin, Gurbán; Miklós, De Ranter; Patrick, Medvigy; Gábor Music: Vig; Mihály Cast:Fitz; Peter, Rudolph; Lars, Schygulla; Hanna, Derzsi; János, Kormos; Mihály, Kállai; Ferenc, Szajki; Irén, Járai; Alfréd, Horváth; Putyi, Börcsök; Enikö, Wichmann; Tamás, Rosic; Djoko Participation year at FICM: 2011
The Turin Horse A man, his daughter, and a horse battle a ceaseless wind as they seek shelter from what seems to be the end of the world. Once indoors, between dark walls, the days pass and life goes on—despite everything—thanks to a vow of extreme austerity. There is no spare water, food, or words. And no spare hope. See More
Werckmeister Harmonies Based on László Krasznahorkai’s novel The Melancholy of Resistance, the film tells the story of a mysterious circus that arrives in a Hungarian village at a time of great crisis, promising to exhibit the world’s largest whale—and announcing the appearance of a prince with strange powers. Local emotions soon run high and life in this town changes forever. See More
The Turín Horse In Turin on January 3, 1889, Friedrich Nietzsche steps out of the doorway of number six, Via Carlo Albert. Not far from him, the driver of a hansom cab is having trouble with a stubborn horse. Despite all his urging, the horse refuses to move, whereupon the driver loses his patience and whips it. Nietzsche comes up to the throng and puts an end to the brutal scene, throwing his arms around the horse?s neck and sobbing. His landlord takes him home, where he lies motionless and silent for two days on a couch until he mutters his last words. See More
FICM Brings 17 Screenings to Pátzcuaro as FICM Presenta Takes Cinema to Michoacán and Across Mexico Year-Round 10 · 16 · 26 Enjoy All the Free Events That the 24th FICM Has in Store for You! 10 · 16 · 26 Night of the Dead Celebration Week: A Tradition Learned Through Our Hands 10 · 14 · 26 The Michoacan author José Rubén Romero 09 · 25 · 26
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