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7.3 / 10(3 votes)IMDb19981h 37mSweden

Waiting for the Tenor

Veranda för en tenor

Synopsis

The author Thomas meets his childhood friend Hoffman on an autumn night in 1997. They decide to let a dream come true: to make a film of a play by Thomas, Veranda for a Tenor, with Hoffman in the lead role. The story takes us back to the summer of 1961, which changed their lives. The writing of the script awakens memories and forbidden questions are answered. Their friendship is put to the test a final time. Veranda for a tenor is a film about male friendship, but also about love. Their love for the same woman...

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Lisa Ohlin
Screenplay & Story
Lisa Ohlin, Klas Östergren
Original Score
Bendik Hofseth
Original Title
Veranda för en tenor
Country of Origin
Sweden
Spoken Languages
Swedish
Runtime
1h 37m
Production Studios
Migma Film, SF Studios

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lisa Ohlin

Screenplay & Story

Lisa Ohlin, Klas Östergren

Original Score & Music

Bendik Hofseth

Film Editing

Åsa Mossberg

Producers

Waldemar Bergendahl, Anna Croneman, Kerstin Bonnier

Department Leadership Roster

Lisa Ohlin

Lisa Ohlin

Director

Åsa Mossberg

Åsa Mossberg

Editor

Lisa Ohlin

Lisa Ohlin

Screenplay

Klas Östergren

Screenplay

Anna Croneman

Producer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Waiting for the Tenor.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Waiting for the Tenor

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Waiting for the Tenor about?

The author Thomas meets his childhood friend Hoffman on an autumn night in 1997. They decide to let a dream come true: to make a film of a play by Thomas, Veranda for a Tenor, with Hoffman in the lead role. The story takes us back to the summer of 1961, which changed their lives. The writing of the script awakens memories and forbidden questions are answered. Their friendship is put to the test a final time. Veranda for a tenor is a film about male friendship, but also about love. Their love for the same woman...

Who directed Waiting for the Tenor?

Waiting for the Tenor was directed by Lisa Ohlin.

Who stars in Waiting for the Tenor?

The principal cast of Waiting for the Tenor includes Johan H:son Kjellgren, Krister Henriksson, Martin Melin, Michael Nyqvist, Bergljót Arnadóttir.

When was Waiting for the Tenor released and how long is it?

Waiting for the Tenor was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.

Who composed the musical score for Waiting for the Tenor?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Waiting for the Tenor was composed by Bendik Hofseth.