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On Top of the Whale

19821h 37mRaúl Ruiz
IMDb 6.9

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A parody of anthropology, linguistics, and cultural imperialism. The film follows an unlikely team of linguists into the wilds of an ersatz Patagonia to study the last speakers of a dying language. That language apparently consists of a single word, which therefore means everything.

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What is On Top of the Whale (1982) about?

A parody of anthropology, linguistics, and cultural imperialism. The film follows an unlikely team of linguists into the wilds of an ersatz Patagonia to study the last speakers of a dying language. That language apparently consists of a single word, which therefore means everything.

Who stars in On Top of the Whale?

On Top of the Whale stars Willeke van Ammelrooy (Eve), Jean Badin (Luis), Fernando Bordeu (Narciso), Herbert Curiel (Adam), Amber De Grau (Eden). The film was directed by Raúl Ruiz.

How long is On Top of the Whale?

On Top of the Whale has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1982.

Is On Top of the Whale worth watching?

On Top of the Whale holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. Fans of Fantasy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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