Film · 1955–2026
Béla Tarr — Age & Birthday
Born: 21 July 1955 · Died: 6 January 2026 · Age at death: 70
How old was Béla Tarr when he died?
Béla Tarr died aged 70. He was born on 21 July 1955 and died on 6 January 2026.
Hungarian filmmaker known for his minimalist style and long takes
Did you know?He famously announced his retirement from directing after completing his film The Turin Horse, choosing instead to focus on film education.
Béla Tarr (21 July 1955 – 6 January 2026) was a Hungarian film director, screenwriter and producer. His films are distinguished by their stark black-and-white visuals, extended long takes, languid pacing, and an absence of traditional plotting.
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- Age at death
- 70
- Would be
- 71
- Years since death
- 0
- Born
- July 21, 1955 · Pécs, Kingdom of Hungary
- Died
- January 6, 2026
- Nationality
- Hungarian
- Known for
- Film
Family
- Father
- Béla Tarr
- Mother
- Mari Tarr
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