The Whistlers
La Gomera
“Loyalty is not their language.”
Synopsis
A Romanian police officer, determined to free from prison a crooked businessman who knows where a mobster's money is hidden, must learn the difficult ancestral whistling language (Silbo Gomero) used on the island of Gomera.
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THE WHISTLERS - trailer (Eng subs)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-12-09
Top Cast
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Catrinel Marlon
Gilda
Vlad Ivanov
Cristi
Rodica Lazăr
Magda
Sabin Tambrea
Zsolt
Antonio Buíl
Kiko
Agustí Villaronga
Paco
István Téglás
Claudiu
George Piștereanu
Alin
Julieta Szönyi
Cristi's Mother
Cristóbal Pinto
Carlito
David Agranov
Denis
Andrei Popescu
Liviu
Ioan Coman
Father Daniel
Bogdan Dumitrescu
Bogdan
Sergiu Costache
Toma
Andrei Ciopec
Forensic Investigator #2
Ennaamane El Haulaili
Shop Assistant
Anthony Martinez
Mobster
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 28, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2020
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Corneliu Porumboiu
- Screenplay & Story
- Corneliu Porumboiu
- Original Title
- La Gomera
- Country of Origin
- France, Romania, Sweden, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Romanian, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 42 Km Film, Les films du Worso, Komplizen Film, ARTE France Cinéma, Film i Väst, WDR, Filmgate Films, Studioul de Creatie Cinematografica al Ministerului Culturii
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Corneliu Porumboiu
Corneliu Porumboiu
Tudor Mircea
Roxana Szel
Patricia Poienaru
Department Leadership Roster
Corneliu Porumboiu
Director
Corneliu Porumboiu
Writer
Simona Pădurețu
Production Design
Tudor Mircea
Director of Photography
Patricia Poienaru
Producer
Roxana Szel
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Whistlers
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What is The Whistlers about?
A Romanian police officer, determined to free from prison a crooked businessman who knows where a mobster's money is hidden, must learn the difficult ancestral whistling language (Silbo Gomero) used on the island of Gomera.
Who directed The Whistlers?
The Whistlers was directed by Corneliu Porumboiu.
Who stars in The Whistlers?
The principal cast of The Whistlers includes Catrinel Marlon, Vlad Ivanov, Rodica Lazăr, Sabin Tambrea, Antonio Buíl.
When was The Whistlers released and how long is it?
The Whistlers was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Whistlers?
The Whistlers holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).