Tuvalu

1999 Comedy Drama

Director: Veit Helmer

Starring: Denis Lavant, Chulpan Khamatova, Philippe Clay, Terrence Gillespie, Djoko Rosic

Reviews

  • A concept executed with bravura style, intelligent curiosity, and playful wit.

    Marjorie Baumgarten - Austin Chronicle

    11 May 2013

  • Astounding. It is also bizarre, challenging, and, at times, admirably overreaching. In short, it's the kind of ambitious little film that can leave critics in a swoon and American moviegoers scratching their heads.

    - The Boston Globe

    11 May 2013

  • It is filled with imposing and beautiful imagery, though it becomes increasingly monotonous.

    - The Chicago Tribune

    11 May 2013

  • Helmer's wildly whimsical debut film, Tuvalu, is the kind of movie that might one day find itself in the hall of fame of surreal movie weirdness alongside cult favorites like "Eraserhead," "Delicatessen" and the avant-garde frolics of Guy Maddin.

    Stephen Holden - The New York Times

    11 May 2013

  • This one-of-a kind charmer casts an immediate and delightful spell.

    Kevin Thomas - Los Angeles Times

    11 May 2013

Awards

  • Best Direction - Young Film (Regienachwuchspreis)

    Bavarian Film Awards (2000)

  • Veit Helmer

    Birmingham Sidewalk Moving Picture Festival (2000)

  • New Directors Competition

    Chicago International Film Festival (1999)

     
  • Best Cinematography

    Chlotrudis Awards (2003)

     
  • Veit Helmer

    Espoo Ciné International Film Festival (2000)