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Damnation (1988) | Dir. Béla Tarr

Episode 49
1h 56m | Mar 6, 2026

In this episode, we discuss Béla Tarr's Damnation, including Tarr's use of camera movement, the depiction of sex, and how the opening shot establishes pace, tone, and character.


See where Damnation is available to watch.


Supplemental Material:

• Arbelos' Damnation Blu-ray

Tarr Béla, I Used to Be a Filmmaker (2013)

Béla Tarr: “The Camera Was a Tool To Change the World”

Béla Tarr Interview with Gary Pollard

Béla Tarr Regis Dialogue with Howard Feinstein


Additional Audio Sources:

• Arbelos' Damnation Blu-ray


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