Waves
Seen it?2020 | 17 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Critics loved it (80 on Metacritic), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at people who like stories about real, flawed people. Best on a quiet night when you're in the mood to feel something.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 17 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Paolo, a forty-year-old single man, spends his time between his flat and the museum of fake fruits, where he works as a guard. He lives in a suspended bubble, unaware of his unhappiness and inability to react. An accidental meeting will shift, maybe definitely, his inner world.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 303K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Federico Turani
- Luca Busnengo