When Tomatoes Met Wagner (2019)

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Elias, a small farming village in central Greece, is dying out. But two cousins team up with the village grannies to cultivate the tomato seeds they have kept for hundreds of years. With a little help from Wagner’s music –which they use to help their tomatoes grow– the team succeeds to export little jars with organic tomato recipes across the world. The film follows the protagonists of this unlikely quest, as they struggle to survive and make their dream come true. Humorous and bittersweet, this is a story about the importance of reinventing oneself in times of crisis and the power of human relationships.

Director: Marianna Economou
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Editing: Evgenia Papageorgiou
Production: Anemon Productions
Country: Greece
Language: ελληνικά
Original Language: el

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More Films by Director: Marianna Economou
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is When Tomatoes Met Wagner about?
Elias, a small farming village in central Greece, is dying out. But two cousins team up with the village grannies to cultivate the tomato seeds they have kept for hundreds of years. With a little help from Wagner’s music –which they use to help their tomatoes grow– the team succeeds to export little jars with organic tomato recipes across the world. The film follows the protagonists of this unlikely quest, as they struggle to survive and make their dream come true. Humorous and bittersweet, this is a story about the importance of reinventing oneself in times of crisis and the power of human relationships.
Who directed When Tomatoes Met Wagner?
When Tomatoes Met Wagner was directed by Marianna Economou.
Who stars in When Tomatoes Met Wagner?
When Tomatoes Met Wagner stars Alexandros Gousiaris, Christos Takas, Olga Lorida, Agathi Gousiari, Katina Gousiari, Stavroula Govari.
How long is When Tomatoes Met Wagner?
When Tomatoes Met Wagner has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is When Tomatoes Met Wagner?
When Tomatoes Met Wagner is a Documentary film.
Where was When Tomatoes Met Wagner produced?
When Tomatoes Met Wagner was produced in Greece.