The Watermelon (2006)

The Watermelon (2006) poster

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.

Director: Gorki Glaser-Müller
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 11 min
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Production: One Night Picture HB
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv

Keywords

1970s, sweden, family relationships, watermelon, south american, short film

More Films by Director: Gorki Glaser-Müller
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Watermelon about?
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.
Who directed The Watermelon?
The Watermelon was directed by Gorki Glaser-Müller.
Who stars in The Watermelon?
The Watermelon stars Claudio Salgado, Pamela Cortes Bruna, Yoselainne Guajardo, Matias Bravo, Filippa Glaser-Bernhardson.
How long is The Watermelon?
The Watermelon has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is The Watermelon?
The Watermelon is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was The Watermelon produced?
The Watermelon was produced in Sweden.