Slow Places in Béla Tarr's Films

The Intersection of Geography, Ecology, and Slow Cinema

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Slow Places in Béla Tarr's Films

The Intersection of Geography, Ecology, and Slow Cinema

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Slow Places in Béla Tarr’s Films explores Hungarian filmmaker Béla Tarr’s approach to creating geographies of indifference through slow cinema techniques. Through a close examination of Tarr’s filmography, Clara Orban observes that his interiors provide claustrophobic environments in which human relationships have difficult flourishing, while his exteriors become landscapes through which characters wander endlessly. Furthermore, Orban argues, Tarr’s sparse use of animals provides contrast to the humans who inhabit these spaces, as they, too, are indifferent to humans’ fates. Orban utilizes close readings of Tarr’s films—including his earlier short films—along with relevant poems, a thorough filmography, and an interview with Tarr about aspects of this book to aid in her analysis. Ultimately, this book offers an accessible but detailed look at the geographic locations and ecological implications of the entire compendium of Tarr’s productions.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: Introduction. Tarr and the Anthropocene
Chapter 2: Slow Cinema, Tarr's Places and Hungarian Cinema
Chapter 3: The Claustrophobic Indoors
Chapter 4: The Empty Outdoors
Chapter 5: Animals
Chapter 6: Short Films and Segments: Further Exploration
Chapter 7: Conclusion: Visions of Loneliness
Appendix A: Petofi Poems
Appendix B: Transcript of Interview with Béla Tarr
Filmography
Bibliography
About the Author

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Published 22 Aug 2023
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 222
ISBN 9781793645661
Imprint Lexington Books
Illustrations 24 b/w photos;
Dimensions 232 x 153 mm
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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