Movie · 2000
Is Werckmeister Harmonies based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Werckmeister Harmonies is based on the book The Melancholy of Resistance by László Krasznahorkai (1989).
The movie was released in 2000.
The book behind Werckmeister Harmonies
The Melancholy of Resistance
by László Krasznahorkai · first published 1989
1989 novel by László Krasznahorkai.
Common questions
Is Werckmeister Harmonies based on a book?
Yes. Werckmeister Harmonies is based on the book The Melancholy of Resistance by László Krasznahorkai (1989).
Who wrote the book Werckmeister Harmonies is based on?
The Melancholy of Resistance was written by László Krasznahorkai and first published in 1989.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Melancholy of Resistance before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of László Krasznahorkai's books
- Sátántangó (film, 1994)