Summaries

Sam and Jonathan, a pair of hapless novelty salesmen, embark on a tour of the human condition in reality and fantasy that unfold in a series of absurdist episodes.

Sam and Jonathan, a pair of hapless novelty salesmen, take us on a kaleidoscopic tour of the human condition, unfolding in absurdist episodes: a sing-along at a 1940s beer hall, a randy flamenco teacher, a thirsty King Charles XII of Sweden en route to battle, and more slices of reality and fantasy.—yusufpiskin

Details

Keywords
  • dark comedy
  • absurdism
  • satire comedy
  • surreal comedy
  • alternative comedy
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Drama
Release date Oct 23, 2014
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin Germany France Norway Denmark Sweden
Official sites Official site
Language English Swedish
Filming locations Östermalm, Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Production companies Arte France Cinéma 4 1/2 Film Roy Andersson Filmproduktion

Box office

Gross US & Canada $222989
Opening weekend US & Canada $25313
Gross worldwide $1421411

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 41m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.78 : 1

Synopsis

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