Absurdistan
Synopsis
An allegorical comedy centered on two childhood sweethearts who seem destined for one another until the women of their isolated village, angered by male indifference toward the water shortage, go on a sex strike that threatens the young couple's first night of love.
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ABSURDISTAN - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-07
Top Cast
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Max Mauff
Temelko
Kristýna Podzimková
Aya
Assun Planas
Temelko's Mother
Ilko Stefanovski
Guri - Temelko's Father
Nino Chkheidze
Großmutter
Ivane Ivantbelidze
Shooting Gallery Guy
Ani Amiridze
Shooting Gallery Guy's Daughter
Hendrik Arnst
Landlord
Otto Kuhnle
Barber
Hijran Nasirova
Barber's Wife
Azelarab Kaghat
Baker
Monica Calle
Doctor's Wife
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 20, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veit Helmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Gordan Mihić, Veit Helmer, Zaza Buadze, Servet Ahmet Golbol
- Original Score
- Shigeru Umebayashi
- Original Title
- Absurdistan
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Veit Helmer-Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veit Helmer
Gordan Mihić, Veit Helmer, Zaza Buadze, Servet Ahmet Golbol
Shigeru Umebayashi
Vincent Assmann
Veit Helmer, Linda Kornemann
Department Leadership Roster
Veit Helmer
Director
Veit Helmer
Producer
Linda Kornemann
Producer
Serap Bahadir
Costume Design
Vincent Assmann
Editor
Teo Kavelashvilli
Costume Design
Mehriban Efendiyeva
Costume Design
Gordan Mihić
Writer
Veit Helmer
Writer
Zaza Buadze
Writer
Servet Ahmet Golbol
Writer
Erwin Prib
Production Design
Vaja Djalaghania
Production Design
Shigeru Umebayashi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Absurdistan
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What is Absurdistan about?
An allegorical comedy centered on two childhood sweethearts who seem destined for one another until the women of their isolated village, angered by male indifference toward the water shortage, go on a sex strike that threatens the young couple's first night of love.
Who directed Absurdistan?
Absurdistan was directed by Veit Helmer.
Who stars in Absurdistan?
The principal cast of Absurdistan includes Max Mauff, Kristýna Podzimková, Assun Planas, Ilko Stefanovski, Nino Chkheidze.
When was Absurdistan released and how long is it?
Absurdistan was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Absurdistan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Absurdistan was composed by Shigeru Umebayashi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Absurdistan?
Absurdistan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).