Absurdistan (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2008, Absurdistan is a comedy and romance film directed by Veit Helmer, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Absurdistan stars Max Mauff as Temelko, Kristýna Podzimková as Aya, Assun Planas as Temelko's Mother and Ilko Stefanovski as Guri - Temelko's Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Absurdistan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Absurdistan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Absurdistan tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Absurdistan (2008)?
- In US, Absurdistan is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Absurdistan worth watching?
- Absurdistan holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Absurdistan?
- Absurdistan stars Max Mauff, Kristýna Podzimková, Assun Planas, Ilko Stefanovski and Nino Chkheidze.
- When was Absurdistan released?
- Absurdistan was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.