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The Third M?n · Posted: 03.13.2004 2:17 pm Post subject: Bela Tarr

Anyone seen any of his films? I'm thinking of buying Damnation and Werckmeister Harmonies on DVD.

And does anyone know where I can find Santatango?

beltmann · Posted: 03.13.2004 2:44 pm Post subject:

I'm been trying to get my hands on his stuff for ages, but whoever owns the distribution rights obviously doesn't want most of us to see it, for whatever reason. Werckmeister Harmonies played in Milwaukee for a weekend a while back in a college theater, but I was too busy to attend. Unfortunately, the closest I've come to Tarr is to watch the last few Van Sant pictures.

Eric

the night watchman · Posted: 03.13.2004 8:47 pm Post subject: Re: Bela Tarr

I've seen some clips from The Werckmeister Harmonies and read a few reviews. Sounds intriguing, but, like Eric said, they don't seem to be available in the US. If you buy them let us know what you think.
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The Third M?n · Posted: 03.16.2004 10:02 pm Post subject:

Okay guys, I just ordered them off Amazon. They should be here pretty soon.

beltmann · Posted: 03.16.2004 10:13 pm Post subject:

Region 2, I assume? No Tarr seems available R1, yet. I do have a codefree machine for just such purposes, though... maybe I'll order something online.

Eric

The Third M?n · Posted: 03.27.2004 2:49 pm Post subject:

Yes, it's Region 2. Just you look at this great website.

By the way, I watched Damnation this morning. Read my review right here.

Comments are most welcome, Beltmann.

matt header · Posted: 03.29.2004 6:07 am Post subject:

Here in Milwaukee, a few of my friends recently started up an "invitation only" screening series in their house. In March, the film was Pierrot le Fou, and April 11 it's Werckmeister Harmonies. I'll be there.

The Third M?n · Posted: 03.30.2004 10:33 pm Post subject:

By the way, Werckmeister Harmonies is even better. One of the best films I've seen; captiavting, alluring, mystical and beautiful. There are only 39 shots in it, and the film is about 145 minutes long!

Tarr is a genius after all.