So Ji-sub's 'Brilliant' to Release 438-Minute Bela Tarr Epic 'Satantango,' Sparks Online Buzz

Actor So Ji-sub (소지섭) recently mentioned the upcoming release of Hungarian master filmmaker Béla Tarr's “Satantango.” Director Tarr passed away earlier this year. The film, which runs for an epic 438 minutes, will be distributed by Brilliant, a film company funded by So.

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1. The original novel is incredibly difficult to get through… 🥲
2. This is truly amazing.
3. For a film like this, a reclining seat theater is a must. I really want to see it.

4. This is something only someone with a true passion for cinema would do.
5. Wow, they're actually bringing this in? So Ji-sub is really writing a new chapter for Korean cinema.
6. Wow, I loved the original novel and have always been curious about the film adaptation, lol.

7. Wow, this is seriously impressive. Who else but So Ji-sub would bring in a film like this?
8. Oh my god??? The novel is so thick, is the film really that long too? lol, I'm so curious how it turned out.
9. The original work is really good, I can't believe it's finally being released.

10. 'Satantango' is the film adapted from the Nobel Prize winner's work, right? I'm so excited.
11. Will the ticket price be three times higher? Or the same as a regular movie?
12. I always look forward to what masterpiece he'll bring in next.