The Watermelon
Vattenmelonen
Synopsis
Christmas 1978, Sweden. A Chilean father spends his family's last money on a watermelon. But the excitement is brief when the melon doesn't live up to the expectations. The family peace is now ruined, turning their world literally upside-down in this absurd and tragicomic story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gorki Glaser-Müller
- Screenplay & Story
- Gorki Glaser-Müller
- Original Title
- Vattenmelonen
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- One Night Picture HB
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Gorki Glaser-Müller
Gorki Glaser-Müller
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Gorki Glaser-Müller
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Gorki Glaser-Müller
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Watermelon
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What is The Watermelon about?
Christmas 1978, Sweden. A Chilean father spends his family's last money on a watermelon. But the excitement is brief when the melon doesn't live up to the expectations. The family peace is now ruined, turning their world literally upside-down in this absurd and tragicomic story.
Who directed The Watermelon?
The Watermelon was directed by Gorki Glaser-Müller.
Who stars in The Watermelon?
The principal cast of The Watermelon includes Claudio Salgado, Pamela Cortes Bruna, Yoselainne Guajardo, Matias Bravo, Filippa Glaser-Bernhardson.
When was The Watermelon released and how long is it?
The Watermelon was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 11m.