Sweden,
1998, 97 min
Directed by:
Lisa OhlinComposer:
Bendik HofsethCast:
Johan H:son Kjellgren, Krister Henriksson, Michael Nyqvist, Joakim Nätterqvist, Chatarina Larsson, Lena B. Eriksson, Mia Benson, Jessica Liedberg (more)Plots(1)
The author Thomas meets his childhood friend Hoffman an autumn night in 1997. They decide to let a dream come true: to make a film of a play by Thomas, Waiting for the Tenor, with Hoffman in the leading role. The story takes us back to the summer of 1961, which changed their lives. The writing of the script awakens memories and forbidden questions are answered. Their friendship is put to the test a final time. Waiting for the Tenor is a film about male friendship, but also about love. Their love for the same woman ... (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Guldbagge Awards
- 1998 - Krister Henriksson (Best Actor)
- 1998 - Anna Croneman (Best Film)
- 1998 - Lisa Ohlin (Best Director)
- 1998 - Johan H:son Kjellgren (Best Actor)
- 1998 - Lena B. Eriksson (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1998 - Klas Östergren, Lisa Ohlin (Best Screenplay)