Waiting for the Tenor

★★★★★

Original title: Veranda för en tenor

1998 · 1 h 37 min

Directed by Lisa Ohlin · Sweden · Scandinavian Cinema

Drama

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Cast

Johan H:son Kjellgren Krister Henriksson Martin Melin Petter Darin Lena B. Eriksson Ruben Lundström

Plot

The author Thomas meets his childhood friend Hoffman on an autumn night in 1997. They decide to let a dream come true: to make a film of a play by Thomas, Veranda for a Tenor, with Hoffman in the lead role.

Sinekatalog’s take

Waiting for the Tenor (1998) is a Swedish drama directed by Lisa Ohlin. It stars Johan H:son Kjellgren, Krister Henriksson and Krister Henriksson. It runs 97 minutes. It is listed here for its festival and awards record.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

Awards

• Guldbagge Awards 1998: Best Actor (Guldbagge Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role) — Krister Henriksson

Ratings

IMDb: 5.4 / 10 (178 votes)
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