Damnation
Kárhozat
Synopsis
Karrer plods his way through life in quiet desperation. His environment is drab and rainy and muddy. Eaten up with solitude, his hopelessness would be incurable but for the existence of the Titanik Bar and its beautiful, haunting singer. But the lady is married and Karrer is determined to keep her husband away...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 5, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Béla Tarr
- Screenplay & Story
- László Krasznahorkai, Béla Tarr
- Original Score
- Mihály Víg
- Original Title
- Kárhozat
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- Mokép, Hungarian Film Institute, Hungarian Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Béla Tarr
László Krasznahorkai, Béla Tarr
Mihály Víg
József Mezö, Gábor Medvigy
Ágnes Hranitzky
József Marx
Department Leadership Roster
László Krasznahorkai
Writer
Béla Tarr
Writer
Béla Tarr
Director
József Mezö
Director of Photography
Gábor Medvigy
Director of Photography
Ágnes Hranitzky
Editor
Gyula Pauer
Costume Design
Mihály Víg
Original Music Composer
József Marx
Producer
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What is Damnation about?
Karrer plods his way through life in quiet desperation. His environment is drab and rainy and muddy. Eaten up with solitude, his hopelessness would be incurable but for the existence of the Titanik Bar and its beautiful, haunting singer. But the lady is married and Karrer is determined to keep her husband away...
Who directed Damnation?
Damnation was directed by Béla Tarr.
Who stars in Damnation?
The principal cast of Damnation includes Székely B. Miklós, György Cserhalmi, Vali Kerekes, Gyula Pauer, Hédi Temessy.
When was Damnation released and how long is it?
Damnation was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Damnation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Damnation was composed by Mihály Víg.