
Absurdistan
Directed by Veit Helmer
Produced by Veit Helmer-Filmproduktion
A playful, allegorical romantic comedy that uses a sex strike and village politics to explore the tension between personal desire and collective action.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Absurdistan easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does Absurdistan end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Absurdistan sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Absurdistan scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Absurdistan violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
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Like Absurdistan
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Absurdistan
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Absurdistan, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Absurdistan, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Absurdistan, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































