Sweet Salt
Synopsis
A merman who lives beneath a fairy-tale forest, dying of thirst, seeks out a lonely girl whose tears fill his bathtub with sea water. A dark love story of longing and sharp teeth, made from digitally layered live action, stills and found textures. An animate! commission for Channel 4 and the Arts Council of England.
Top Cast
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Year only, from the animate! archive (Channel 4 / Arts Council England commission)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katerina Athanasopoulou
- Original Score
- Repairman
- Original Title
- Sweet Salt
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 6m
- Production Studios
- Finetake Productions, Animate!, Arts Council England, Channel 4 Television, Doctorpuss Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katerina Athanasopoulou
Repairman
Luis Graham-Yooll
Dick Arnall, Becalelis Brodskis
Department Leadership Roster
Katerina Athanasopoulou
Director
Becalelis Brodskis
Producer
Luis Graham-Yooll
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Sweet Salt.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sweet Salt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sweet Salt about?
A merman who lives beneath a fairy-tale forest, dying of thirst, seeks out a lonely girl whose tears fill his bathtub with sea water. A dark love story of longing and sharp teeth, made from digitally layered live action, stills and found textures. An animate! commission for Channel 4 and the Arts Council of England.
Who directed Sweet Salt?
Sweet Salt was directed by Katerina Athanasopoulou.
Who stars in Sweet Salt?
The principal cast of Sweet Salt includes Gwynne McElveen, Ben Hardy.
When was Sweet Salt released and how long is it?
Sweet Salt was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Sweet Salt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sweet Salt was composed by Repairman.