Katalin Varga_
In the beautiful, otherworldly Carpathian Mountains a woman is traveling with a small boy in a horse and cart, looking to punish those who once abused her. For years, Katalin has been keeping a terrible secret. Hitchhiking with two men, she was brutally raped in the woods. Although she has kept silent about what happened, she has not forgotten, and her son Órban serves as a living reminder.
Director
Peter Strickland
Starring
Hilda Péter, Norbert Tankó, László Mátray
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Katalin Varga was released 17 years ago in 2009.
Katalin Varga is a Thriller, Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 22m.
CAST (11)
CREW
Director
Writer
STUDIOS (3)
Romanian National Center for Cinematography
Libra Film
Ross Sanders Production International
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
82 min (1h 22m)
Language
RO
Country
RO, United Kingdom
Rating
6.7/10 (55 votes)
Popularity
5
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Katalin Varga about?
In the beautiful, otherworldly Carpathian Mountains a woman is traveling with a small boy in a horse and cart, looking to punish those who once abused her. For years, Katalin has been keeping a terrible secret. Hitchhiking with two men, she was brutally raped in the woods. Although she has kept silent about what happened, she has not forgotten, and her son Órban serves as a living reminder.
How long is Katalin Varga?
Katalin Varga has a runtime of 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Who directed Katalin Varga?
Katalin Varga was directed by Peter Strickland.
Who stars in Katalin Varga?
The cast of Katalin Varga includes Hilda Péter, Norbert Tankó, László Mátray, Roberto Giacomello, Tibor Pálffy.
What is the rating of Katalin Varga?
Katalin Varga has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 55 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Thriller
Drama
Crime
KEYWORDS (6)
rape
transylvania
revenge
romania
carpathian mountains
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