Absurdistan
2008, German. Directed by Veit Helmer.
An allegorical comedy centered on two childhood sweethearts who seem destined for one another until the women of their isolated village, angered by male indifference toward the water shortage, go on a sex strike that threatens the young couple's first night of love.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Absurdistan is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and IndieFlix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Veit HelmerDirector
- Max MauffTemelko
- Kristýna PodzimkováAya
- Assun PlanasTemelko's Mother
- Ilko StefanovskiGuri - Temelko's Father
- Nino ChkheidzeGroßmutter
- Ivane IvantbelidzeShooting Gallery Guy
- Ani AmiridzeShooting Gallery Guy's Daughter
- Hendrik ArnstLandlord
- Otto KuhnleBarber
- Hijran NasirovaBarber's Wife
- Azelarab KaghatBaker
- Monica CalleDoctor's Wife
Details
- Released
- 20 January 2008
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Servet Ahmet Golbol, Veit Helmer, Zaza Buadze
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How long is Absurdistan?
Absurdistan runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is Absurdistan on?
Absurdistan is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and IndieFlix in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Absurdistan?
If you liked Absurdistan, try Barefoot, Sex with Love, Only the Lonely.
Who directed Absurdistan?
Absurdistan (2008) was directed by Veit Helmer and stars Max Mauff, Kristýna Podzimková, Assun Planas.