Béla Tarr
Damnation - The Last Take
A bleak portrait of desire and despair in a world where escape is impossible.
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Set in a bleak industrial wasteland, Damnation follows Karrer, a man consumed by longing, jealousy, and emotional stagnation. Trapped in a doomed love triangle, he searches for meaning in relationships marked by betrayal and despair. The oppressive landscape mirrors his inner emptiness. Béla Tarr presents a somber study of isolation, desire, and spiritual decay.
In een troosteloos industrieel landschap volgt Damnation de desillusioneerde Karrer, wiens leven wordt beheerst door verlangen, jaloezie en moreel verval. Gevangen in een liefdesdriehoek en een uitzichtloze omgeving zoekt hij betekenis in relaties die gedoemd zijn te mislukken. Regen, modder en stilstand domineren het bestaan. De film toont een wereld waarin hoop langzaam wegzinkt in zelfdestructie en verraad.
The Last Take - Béla Tarr
Filmhuis Den Haag presents a special screening of Damnation and Werckmeister Harmonies in remembrance of the late Hungarian master Béla Tarr (1955–2026), who passed away on January 6, 2026 after a long illness. Tarr was one of the 21st century’s most visionary filmmakers, known for his stark black-and-white imagery, hypnotic long takes, and profound explorations of existential despair and social decay. These landmark films exemplify his unique cinematic language and enduring influence on global arthouse cinema. As part of The Last Take program, we invite audiences to experience his uncompromising and deeply humane vision on the big screen. Join us in honoring a filmmaker whose work redefined the rhythm and purpose of cinema itself.