The Turin Horse (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Turin Horse is a 2012 drama directed by Ágnes Hranitzky and Béla Tarr, starring János Derzsi, Mihály Kormos and Erika Bók. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes and earned $162,088 worldwide. Critics gave it 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Directors
- Ágnes Hranitzky and Béla Tarr
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Hungarian - Studio
- Cinema Guild
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Turin Horse About?
The premise of The Turin Horse without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the gray dawn of Turin, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche witnesses a tense encounter between a cab driver and his horse, resolving the situation with an unexpected display of emotion. As Nietzsche's own life retreats into silence and solitude, the narrative shifts to a father and daughter facing hardship and struggling to persevere through a period of societal breakdown. The horse's resistance becomes a reflection of their desperate fight for survival.
The Turin Horse Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- go go dancer
- cheating girlfriend
- best friend
- arson
- stealing money
- skinny jeans
- long legs
- woman wears a bra and panties
- swimming pool
- blonde
- small town
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- jealousy
- three word title
- gun
- violence
- bare chested male
- murder
- robbery
- double cross
- shootout
- rural setting
The Turin Horse Cast
János Derzsi leads the cast, with Mihály Kormos and Erika Bók. Directed by Ágnes Hranitzky and Béla Tarr.
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Co-director Ágnes Hranitzky - Co-director Béla Tarr
The Turin Horse Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Turin Horse 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 87% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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Metacritic 80 Metascore
User score 8.3
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TMDB 76% User score
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Letterboxd 4.2 /5
1.3K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.6 /5
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The Turin Horse Plot Summary
What happens in The Turin Horse from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film commences with a possibly fictional account of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s mental collapse on January 3, 1889, while staying at number six, Via Carlo Alberto, Turin, Italy. During this period, a coach driver wrestles with a particularly obstinate horse that refuses to budge. Frustrated, the driver loses his temper and strikes the animal with his whip. Witnessing this, Nietzsche is profoundly affected and embraces the horse, weeping uncontrollably. A concerned neighbor takes him home, where he remains silent and motionless on a divan for two days, before whispering, > “Mutter, ich bin dumm” (Mother, I am stupid). For the subsequent decade, he leads a fragile life, cared for by his mother and sisters.
Full summary
The whole story of The Turin Horse, scene by scene
The Turin Horse Box Office
The Turin Horse grossed $162,088 worldwide. $56,391 came from the US and Canada and $105,697 (65%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$162.1K
- US & Canada
- $56.4K
- International
- $105.7K
The Turin Horse Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Turin Horse.
How Well Do You Know The Turin Horse?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What pivotal event in Nietzsche's life is depicted at the beginning of the film?
The Turin Horse Also Known As
22 alternative titles, including “El caballo de Turín” and “A torinói ló”.
- Also known as
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- El caballo de Turín
- A torinói ló
- Koń turyński
- Das Turiner Pferd
- 토리노의 말
- Туринская лошадь
- Torino Atı
- Le Cheval de Turin
- 都灵之马
- Il cavallo di Torino
- Turínský kůň
- הסוס מטורינו
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- Туринський кінь
- O Cavalo de Turim
- Το Άλογο του Τορίνο
- Hesten Fra Torino
- Торинският кон
- ニーチェの馬
- Turinhästen
- El cavall de Torí
- 都靈老馬
- 都靈之馬
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The Turin Horse FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of The Turin Horse, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Turin Horse?
The Turin Horse runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was The Turin Horse released?
The Turin Horse was released on February 10, 2012.
Who directed The Turin Horse?
The Turin Horse was directed by Ágnes Hranitzky and Béla Tarr.
More films by Ágnes Hranitzky Who is in the cast of The Turin Horse?
The Turin Horse stars János Derzsi, Mihály Kormos and Erika Bók.
How much did The Turin Horse make at the box office?
The Turin Horse grossed $162,088 worldwide ($56,391 domestic, $105,697 international).
How is The Turin Horse rated?
The Turin Horse has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic and 76% on TMDB.
Does The Turin Horse have a post-credit scene?
No. The Turin Horse has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Turin Horse in?
The original language of The Turin Horse is Hungarian.
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