Hungarian Composer Mihály Víg Reflects on Four Decades of Scoring Béla Tarr’s Films at Shanghai Masterclass
This article details the collaborative history between composer Mihály Víg and director Béla Tarr, focusing on their unconventional workflow. Víg composes scores based on scripts before filming begins, reflecting their shared philosophical views.
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It documents the creative methodology behind some of the most influential works in Hungarian cinema.
Mihály Víg, the Hungarian composer, actor and screenwriter who has served as Béla Tarr’s closest creative partner for more than four decades, held court at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, speaking at a masterclass following a screening of “The Turin Horse.”
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