Béla Tarr Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Filmmaker
Nationality	Hungarian
Date of Birth	21/07/1955
Age	70 years (died on 06, Jan, 2026)
Birthplace	Pécs, Hungary
Date of Death	06/01/2026

Bio/Wiki

Biography	Béla Tarr was a renowned Hungarian filmmaker known for his unique cinematic style, characterized by long takes and a minimalist approach. His films often explore themes of existential struggle and the human condition, making significant contributions to the world of cinema.

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Grey
Hair Color	Grey

Educational Qualification(s)

Degree	A degree in Film Directing
Institution	University of Theatre and Film Arts
Years Attended	1977-1981

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1978
Wife	Ágnes Hranitzky

Family

Father

Béla Tarr (deceased)

Mother

Mari Tarr (theatre director) (deceased)

Siblings

Brother	György Tarr (painter)
Sister	None

Spouse

Ágnes Hranitzky

Children

Son	None
Stepdaughter	Réka Gaborjani-Szabó

Career

Debut Film	Családi tűzfészek (Family Nest) (1979)
Last Film	A torinói ló (The Turin Horse) (2011)
Awards and Honors	1979: Grand Prize for 'Családi tűzfészek' at the Mannheim–Heidelberg International Film Festival 1982: Special Mention Award for 'The Prefab People' at the Locarno International Film Festival 1984: Ernest Artaria Award for 'Almanac of Fall' at the Locarno International Film Festival 1988: Bronze Rosa Camuna Award for 'Damnation' at the Bergamo Film Meeting 1994: Caligari Film Award for 'Sátántangó' at the Berlin International Film Festival 1994: National Society of Film Critics Award for Experimental Film for 'Sátántangó' 1994: Âge d'Or Prize for 'Sátántangó' at the Brussels Prix de l’Âge d’Or 1994: Grand Prix of the Jury for 'Sátántangó' at the Budapest Hungarian Film Week 1994: FIPRESCI Prize for 'Sátántangó' at the Faro Island Film Festival 1994: Golden Moon Award for Best Director for 'Sátántangó' at the Faro Island Film Festival 2001: Berliner Zeitung Jury Award for 'Werckmeister Harmonies' 2005: France Culture Award (Foreign Filmmaker of the Year) for 'Damnation' 2011: Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize for 'The Turin Horse' at the Berlin International Film Festival 2011: Competition FIPRESCI Prize for 'The Turin Horse' 2012: Special Award for Lifetime Achievement at the Batumi International Art-House Film Festival 2016: Honorary Professor at the Beijing Film Academy 2017: Honorary Medal and appointment as Honorary Professor at Wuhan University 2017: Lifetime Achievement Award at the Sardinia Film Festival 2021: Homeland Award in Budapest 2022: Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Kerala 2023: Honorary Doctorate from FAMU – Prague University of the Arts 2023: Honorary Award at the 36th European Film Awards 2024: Lifetime Achievement Award at the 37th Tokyo International Film Festival
Notable Works	Családi tűzfészek (Family Nest) Damnation Sátántangó Werckmeister Harmonies The Turin Horse
Filmmaking Style	Tarr is celebrated for his long takes, often ranging from six to eleven minutes, employing slow, flowing camera movements that create a profound sense of the passage of time.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Béla Tarr was raised in an artistic family, with significant early influences from both parents.
He showed political engagement from a young age, carrying Mao’s Little Red Book to school instead of traditional materials.
His passion for film began at the age of 14 when he received an 8mm camera from his father.
Despite facing political barriers to studying filmmaking, he persevered and started making amateur films.
His film 'Sátántangó' took over seven years to complete and is known for its extraordinary length and depth.