Katalin Varga

Katalin Varga

2009 · 82 min · RO · 6.7 (43 votes)
Dir. Peter Strickland · Starring Hilda Péter, Norbert Tankó, László Mátray, Roberto Giacomello, Tibor Pálffy, Melinda Kántor
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In the beautiful, otherworldly Carpathian Mountains a woman is traveling with a small boy in a horse and cart, looking to punish those who once abused her. For years, Katalin has been keeping a terrible secret. Hitchhiking with two men, she was brutally raped in the woods. Although she has kept silent about what happened, she has not forgotten, and her son Órban serves as a living reminder.

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A stark, unforgiving journey through a desolate landscape. This film feels like a raw wound, slowly festering. It's a chillingly quiet exploration of trauma and the long shadow it casts, set against a backdrop of stark, imposing beauty.

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