The Watermelon (2006)
Original title: Vattenmelonen
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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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Claudio SalgadoAlberto
Pamela Cortes BrunaHelenaYoselainne GuajardoIldaMatias BravoJuanFilippa Glaser-BernhardsonNenaKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityFamily Relationships · 1970s · SwedenDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily RelationshipsDirector preference672247
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Frequently asked questions about The Watermelon
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.
How long is The Watermelon?
The Watermelon has a runtime of 11 minutes.