Aaltra
Synopsis
In this pitch black comedy the rivalry between two neighbors escalates into an all out war. Through a maintenance error on a tractor they both end up, paralyzed, in a wheelchair. It seems they are doomed to stay together. They no longer focus their rage on each other but on the manufacturer of the tractor, in Helsinki. So get ready for a hilarious wheelchair road movie.
Top Cast
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Benoît Delépine
Employee
Gustave Kervern
Farm Labourer
Michel de Gavre
Peasant
Isabelle Delépine
Employee's Spouse
Gérard Condejean
Chinois Man
Pierre Ghenassia
Boss
Pierre Carles
Doctor
Jan Bucquoy
Lover
Aki Kaurismäki
Aaltra's Boss
Bouli Lanners
Finnish Singer
Irmeli Debarle
Chatty Finnish
Thérèse Kobankaya
Mysterious Dead
Benoît Poelvoorde
Motocross Fan
Jason Flemyng
English Biker
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Benoît Delépine, Gustave Kervern
- Screenplay & Story
- Benoît Delépine, Gustave Kervern
- Original Score
- Didier Wampas, Tony Truant, Joseph Dahan, Philippe Almosnino
- Original Title
- Aaltra
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- La Parti Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Benoît Delépine, Gustave Kervern
Benoît Delépine, Gustave Kervern
Didier Wampas, Tony Truant, Joseph Dahan, Philippe Almosnino
Hugues Poulain
Anne-Laure Guégan
Department Leadership Roster
Benoît Delépine
Director
Gustave Kervern
Director
Hugues Poulain
Director of Photography
Anne-Laure Guégan
Editor
Benoît Delépine
Screenplay
Gustave Kervern
Screenplay
Isabelle Girard
Production Design
Isabelle Girard
Costume Design
Didier Wampas
Original Music Composer
Tony Truant
Original Music Composer
Joseph Dahan
Original Music Composer
Philippe Almosnino
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aaltra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Aaltra about?
In this pitch black comedy the rivalry between two neighbors escalates into an all out war. Through a maintenance error on a tractor they both end up, paralyzed, in a wheelchair. It seems they are doomed to stay together. They no longer focus their rage on each other but on the manufacturer of the tractor, in Helsinki. So get ready for a hilarious wheelchair road movie.
Who directed Aaltra?
Aaltra was directed by Benoît Delépine, Gustave Kervern.
Who stars in Aaltra?
The principal cast of Aaltra includes Benoît Delépine, Gustave Kervern, Michel de Gavre, Isabelle Delépine, Gérard Condejean.
When was Aaltra released and how long is it?
Aaltra was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Aaltra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Aaltra was composed by Didier Wampas, Tony Truant, Joseph Dahan, Philippe Almosnino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Aaltra?
Aaltra holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).