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.

13. It's great value for money for the audience, but it must be a loss for theaters since they can barely schedule any showings in a day.
14. Is it the film adaptation of the novel that won the Nobel Prize in Literature last year?
15. Alright, I'm ready with my reclining seat. But a 10-minute intermission? Can't they give us more time to eat? 😂

16. Ji-sub oppa, you must make a lot of money! I sincerely hope your next project is also a huge success! To think he brought this film in.
17. Wow, with this runtime, an intermission is absolutely necessary.
18. Is this that incredibly difficult novel? I wonder if the movie will be easier to understand.

19. Thank you, So Gan-ji (So Ji-sub's nickname)! If not now, when will we ever see 'Satantango'?
20. I heard So Ji-sub actually loses money by bringing in these films... He truly does it purely out of love for cinema ㅠㅠ.
21. 'Satantango' is also a 1994 film, lol. It was never officially released for so many years, so there was no chance to see it in theaters. Now it's finally getting an official release.

22. I just watched it recently, and it's already one of the most memorable films of my year. The runtime didn't feel long at all. And I really want to see the tango scene again, lol.
23. Should films like this be watched while eating, like at a baseball game, lol? But strong smells probably aren't allowed.
24. Wow, 'Kingdom: Ashin of the North' or 'Kingdom' Season 1 (Note: referring to works known for being over 4 hours long) were famous for exceeding 4 hours, but this one directly breaks through 7 hours.

25. I will definitely support So Gan-ji's work. Thank you.
26. I missed it every time it was screened at film festivals before, but now I finally have a chance to see it ㅠㅠ.
27. Wow, this is crazy... I read the novel before it won the Nobel Prize, and now I can finally watch the movie version.

29. There really are all kinds of movies in the world. Thanks to So Ji-sub, I learned about this work.
29. Can we eat during the intermission?
30. This is such great value for money. Will they let us go to the bathroom in the middle?