Gavagai
Synopsis
German businessman Carsten Neuer travels to Norway to finish the impossible translation of some Norwegian poems by Tarjei Vesaas into Chinese, a project of his late wife. He hires Niko, a down-on-his-luck tour guide, to drive him to the poet's home and places of inspiration to stimulate his own translation. On the road, the ghost of Carsten's wife appears to him, while Niko struggles with the sudden consequences of his girlfriend's pregnancy. On this journey, two very different men come to realize the transforming power of love, the limits of language, and the human need for friendship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Maine International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Tregenza
- Screenplay & Story
- Kirk Kjeldsen, Rob Tregenza
- Original Title
- Gavagai
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Germany, Norway, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, Norwegian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Gestell Motion Picture Company, Lichtbogen Filmproduktion, Properfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Tregenza
Kirk Kjeldsen, Rob Tregenza
Rob Tregenza
Rob Tregenza
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Tregenza
Director
Rob Tregenza
Director of Photography
Rob Tregenza
Editor
Kirk Kjeldsen
Writer
Rob Tregenza
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Contemplative Cinema - slow's additions
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Contemplative Cinema - slow's additions
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Metacritic Top 100 of 2018
Metacritic Top 100 of 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gavagai
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Gavagai about?
German businessman Carsten Neuer travels to Norway to finish the impossible translation of some Norwegian poems by Tarjei Vesaas into Chinese, a project of his late wife. He hires Niko, a down-on-his-luck tour guide, to drive him to the poet's home and places of inspiration to stimulate his own translation. On the road, the ghost of Carsten's wife appears to him, while Niko struggles with the sudden consequences of his girlfriend's pregnancy. On this journey, two very different men come to realize the transforming power of love, the limits of language, and the human need for friendship.
Who directed Gavagai?
Gavagai was directed by Rob Tregenza.
Who stars in Gavagai?
The principal cast of Gavagai includes Andreas Lust, Mikkel Gaup, Anni-Kristiina Juuso, Joakim Nango.
When was Gavagai released and how long is it?
Gavagai was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.