Tuvalu
Originally released in 1999. Tuvalu is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Veit Helmer.
Starring Denis Lavant, Philippe Clay, and Terrence Gillespie
Synopsis
Set in a dilapidated indoor swimming pool (the Central Baths in Sofia), the film details the efforts of Anton, a clueless dreamer who yearns to sail the world, and Martha, the button obsessed cashier, to maintain the illusion for Anton's blind father that business is thriving. Working to sabotage their efforts is Gregor - Anton's brother - an amoral developer who is determined to raze the entire town and construct a sprawling condominium complex. Gregor engineers an accident that seems certain to doom the business and in the process steals away Eva, the beautiful woman of Anton's dreams. Will Gregor's dastardly plan succeed?
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 19, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (39 votes)
Box Office
$411.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Revenue
- $411,383
Production Companies
- Borough Films
- Borough Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tuvalu about?
Set in a dilapidated indoor swimming pool (the Central Baths in Sofia), the film details the efforts of Anton, a clueless dreamer who yearns to sail the world, and Martha, the button obsessed cashi...
Who directed Tuvalu?
Tuvalu was directed by Veit Helmer.
How long is Tuvalu?
Tuvalu has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Tuvalu released?
Tuvalu was released on November 19, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Tuvalu?
The main cast of Tuvalu includes Denis Lavant, Philippe Clay, Terrence Gillespie, E.J. Callahan, Djoko Rosic.