On Top of the Whale (1982)
A parody of anthropology, linguistics, and cultural imperialism. The film follows an unlikely team of linguists into the wilds of an ersatz Patagonia to study the last speakers of a dying language. That language apparently consists of a single word, which therefore means everything.
Director: Raúl Ruiz
Genre: Fantasy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: February 4, 1982
Cast
- Willeke van Ammelrooy - Eve
- Jean Badin - Luis
- Fernando Bordeu - Narciso
- Herbert Curiel - Adam
- Amber De Grau - Eden
- Luis Mora
- Ernie Navarro
Screenplay
Music: Jorge Arriagada
Cinematography: Henri Alekan
Editing: Valeria Sarmiento
Production: Film International Rotterdam
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands, English, Français, Deutsch, Español
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Raúl Ruiz
More Films in Genre: Fantasy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On Top of the Whale about?
- A parody of anthropology, linguistics, and cultural imperialism. The film follows an unlikely team of linguists into the wilds of an ersatz Patagonia to study the last speakers of a dying language. That language apparently consists of a single word, which therefore means everything.
- Who directed On Top of the Whale?
- On Top of the Whale was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
- Who stars in On Top of the Whale?
- On Top of the Whale stars Willeke van Ammelrooy, Jean Badin, Fernando Bordeu, Herbert Curiel, Amber De Grau, Luis Mora.
- How long is On Top of the Whale?
- On Top of the Whale has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is On Top of the Whale?
- On Top of the Whale is a Fantasy film.
- Where was On Top of the Whale produced?
- On Top of the Whale was produced in Netherlands.