Tuvalu
Synopsis
Set in a dilapidated indoor swimming pool (the Central Baths in Sofia), the film details the efforts of Anton, a clueless dreamer who yearns to sail the world, and Martha, the button obsessed cashier, to maintain the illusion for Anton's blind father that business is thriving. Working to sabotage their efforts is Gregor - Anton's brother - an amoral developer who is determined to raze the entire town and construct a sprawling condominium complex. Gregor engineers an accident that seems certain to doom the business and in the process steals away Eva, the beautiful woman of Anton's dreams. Will Gregor's dastardly plan succeed?
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Tuvalu, trailer, directed by Veit Helmer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-12-12
Top Cast
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Denis Lavant
Anton
Philippe Clay
Karl
Terrence Gillespie
Gregor
E.J. Callahan
Inspektor
Djoko Rosic
Gustav
Cătălina Murgea
Martha
Todor Georgiev
Polizist
Chulpan Khamatova
Eva
Zlatina Todeva
Old Woman
Todor Georgiev
Policeman
Georgi Kishkilov
Homeless
Krikor Hugasjan
Homeless
Yuli Toshev
Homeless
Yordan Bikov
Homeless
Lyubomir Farkov
Mechanic
Asen Kisimov
Man with Hat
Valcho Kamarashev
Sailor
Dimitr Marin
Explosive Expert
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 19, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$411K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Veit Helmer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michaela Beck
- Original Score
- Jürgen Knieper, Goran Bregović
- Original Title
- Tuvalu
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Worldwide Gross
- $411K
- Production Studios
- Borough Films, Borough Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Veit Helmer
Michaela Beck, Lyudmila Merdzhanska, Veit Helmer
Jürgen Knieper, Goran Bregović
Emil Hristow, Emil Christov
Veit Helmer
Department Leadership Roster
Emil Hristow
Director of Photography
Michaela Beck
Screenplay
Veit Helmer
Director
Lyudmila Merdzhanska
Writer
Prolet Spasova
Production Design
Veit Helmer
Producer
Veit Helmer
Writer
Boriana Mintcheva
Costume Design
Emil Christov
Director of Photography
Alexander Manasse
Production Design
Jürgen Knieper
Original Music Composer
Goran Bregović
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tuvalu
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What is Tuvalu about?
Set in a dilapidated indoor swimming pool (the Central Baths in Sofia), the film details the efforts of Anton, a clueless dreamer who yearns to sail the world, and Martha, the button obsessed cashier, to maintain the illusion for Anton's blind father that business is thriving. Working to sabotage their efforts is Gregor - Anton's brother - an amoral developer who is determined to raze the entire town and construct a sprawling condominium complex. Gregor engineers an accident that seems certain to doom the business and in the process steals away Eva, the beautiful woman of Anton's dreams. Will Gregor's dastardly plan succeed?
Who directed Tuvalu?
Tuvalu was directed by Veit Helmer.
Who stars in Tuvalu?
The principal cast of Tuvalu includes Denis Lavant, Philippe Clay, Terrence Gillespie, E.J. Callahan, Djoko Rosic.
When was Tuvalu released and how long is it?
Tuvalu was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
How much did Tuvalu make at the box office?
Tuvalu grossed $411K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Tuvalu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tuvalu was composed by Jürgen Knieper, Goran Bregović.