"Satantango" is a Hungarian arthouse film that has been praised for its technical prowess and deep philosophical themes. But let's be real, if you're looking for a good laugh, this isn't the movie for you. Unless, of course, you find joy in watching people walk around in the rain for seven and a half hours.
Yes, you read that right. Seven and a half hours. That's longer than most people's workday. And what do you get for all that time investment? A story about a bunch of miserable characters in a miserable Hungarian village doing miserable things.
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all for slow cinema and introspective storytelling, but this film takes it to a whole new level. It's like the director thought, "Hey, let's take every depressing thought I've ever had and make a movie out of it. Oh, and let's throw in a few cows for good measure."
So, unless you're a die-hard fan of avant-garde cinema and have a high tolerance for rain-soaked landscapes and existential musings, I'd suggest skipping "Satantango" and finding something a bit more upbeat.
Yes, you read that right. Seven and a half hours. That's longer than most people's workday. And what do you get for all that time investment? A story about a bunch of miserable characters in a miserable Hungarian village doing miserable things.
Now, don't get me wrong, I'm all for slow cinema and introspective storytelling, but this film takes it to a whole new level. It's like the director thought, "Hey, let's take every depressing thought I've ever had and make a movie out of it. Oh, and let's throw in a few cows for good measure."
So, unless you're a die-hard fan of avant-garde cinema and have a high tolerance for rain-soaked landscapes and existential musings, I'd suggest skipping "Satantango" and finding something a bit more upbeat.