Flowers on the Water
Claveles Sobre el Agua
Synopsis
This is the story of two German poets, children of immigrants, who found a corner of the Río de la Plata to settle down. Hanna does not find the meaning of life in a world where values and communication have been lost. Klaus, her husband, has a hard time understanding her and struggles to save the marriage that is threatened. In a pub they meet a young poet, Heinz, reciting Rilke, Hölderlin and Baudelaire. Hanna sees in him the opportunity to get away from this troubled world and will want to climb on his wide wings. From that moment on, the marriage goes adrift, led by Hanna's dreams and Klaus's rationality. A story of love, madness and poetry.
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- Director
- Oskar A. Vidal
- Screenplay & Story
- Oskar A. Vidal
- Original Title
- Claveles Sobre el Agua
- Country of Origin
- Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Meddle Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oskar A. Vidal
Oskar A. Vidal
Daniel Rovira, Sergio Tarter
Ricardo Islas
Oskar A. Vidal
Department Leadership Roster
Oskar A. Vidal
Producer
Oskar A. Vidal
Screenplay
Daniel Rovira
Director of Photography
Sergio Tarter
Director of Photography
Oskar A. Vidal
Director
Ricardo Islas
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Flowers on the Water
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What is Flowers on the Water about?
This is the story of two German poets, children of immigrants, who found a corner of the Río de la Plata to settle down. Hanna does not find the meaning of life in a world where values and communication have been lost. Klaus, her husband, has a hard time understanding her and struggles to save the marriage that is threatened. In a pub they meet a young poet, Heinz, reciting Rilke, Hölderlin and Baudelaire. Hanna sees in him the opportunity to get away from this troubled world and will want to climb on his wide wings. From that moment on, the marriage goes adrift, led by Hanna's dreams and Klaus's rationality. A story of love, madness and poetry.
Who directed Flowers on the Water?
Flowers on the Water was directed by Oskar A. Vidal.
Who stars in Flowers on the Water?
The principal cast of Flowers on the Water includes Elke Orlob, Esteban Grossy, Bettina Azaravicius, Daniel Viña.
When was Flowers on the Water released and how long is it?
Flowers on the Water was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.