# Werckmeister Harmonies (2001)

> A gentle postman navigates a frozen Hungarian town where a circus whale and a faceless prince awaken collective rage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13766

## Facts

- Runtime: 139 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Béla Tarr
- Cast: Lars Rudolph, Peter Fitz, Hanna Schygulla, Alfréd Járai, Gyula Pauer, János Derzsi, Mihály Kormos, Putyi Horváth
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0249241/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: glacial
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: austere, foreboding, oppressive, focused late night viewing, arthouse film discussion

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of human nature amidst the absurdity of a small-town spectacle.

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