Nowadays, longer films don't cause that much of a stir or instill panic in the potential viewers' hearts the way they used to, since most of us binge TV series enthusiastically and therefore are prepared to be invested in a story for many hours. Yet, there are still films of this kind that may intentionally present an endurance test for an unprepared audience and be a topic for animated discussions. Taking into account the title of Sátántangó (literally meaning Satan's tango) and the frightening runtime of more than seven hours, one might think that this film, directed by Hungarian director Béla Tarr, is a horror movie. Though it's not, it is still a creative piece that can be terrifying in the way it depicts the hopelessness and cruelty of the everyday existence the authors choose to explore. Indeed, Sátántangó might not be the easiest film to watch, as proven by the fact that the film didn't immediately find an audience upon its release, but was promoted several years later by a group of film critics and gained a cult following. It is still an outstanding and captivating work that challenges the audience's patience, but rewards it with a truly cathartic experience.
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