Bela Tarr, acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker known for movies like Werckmeister Harmonies, Satantango and Damnation, has died at the age of 70. The European Film Academy shared the news of his passing, revealing that the filmmaker died on January 6, 2026, after a serious illness. " The European Film Academy mourns an outstanding director and a personality with a strong political voice, who is not only deeply respected by his colleagues but also celebrated by audiences worldwide," the statement read. Ahn Sung Ki, Legendary South Korean Actor, Dies at 74 After Cancer Battle.
Hungarian Filmmaker Bela Tarr No More
Béla Tarr, 1955-2026 🤍 pic.twitter.com/KkgIQ8DPbW
— Sight and Sound magazine (@SightSoundmag) January 6, 2026
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