The Watermelon (2006)
"Vattenmelonen" (original title)

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 ... See full summary »

Director:

Gorki Glaser-Müller

Writer:

Gorki Glaser-Müller

Stars:

Claudio Salgado, Pamela Cortes Bruna, Matias Bravo

Cast

Cast overview:
Claudio Salgado	...	Alberto
Pamela Cortes Bruna	...	Helena
Matias Bravo	...	Juan
Yoselainne Guarjardo	...	Ilda
Filippa Glaser-Bernhardson	...	Nena

Storyline

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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Genres:

Short | Comedy | Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

One Night Picture [se]

Country:

Sweden

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

31 January 2006 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

The Watermelon

Filming Locations:

Uddevalla, Västra Götalands län, Sweden

Box Office

Budget:

€70,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

One Night Picture, Film i Väst, GGM Film

Technical Specs

Runtime:

10 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

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