About Endlessness (2019): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
About Endlessness is a 2019 fantasy drama directed by Roy Andersson, starring Tatiana Delaunay as Flying Woman, Lisa Blohm and Göran Holm. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes and earned $432,893 worldwide on a $4.7 million budget. Its Echo Score is 70/100.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 16m (76 min)
- Director
- Roy Andersson
- Original language
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Swedish
- Studio
- Roy Andersson Filmproduktion
- Budget
- $4.7M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is About Endlessness About?
The premise of About Endlessness without spoilers.
A contemplative exploration of human life, encompassing both its beauty and its harsh realities. Guided by a storytelling narrator, the film finds equal significance in everyday moments and momentous historical events. Serving as both a celebration and a mournful reflection, it presents a diverse array of experiences that reflect the enduring qualities of humanity and the fragility of existence, creating an infinite narrative.
About Endlessness Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- sweden
- eastern scandinavia
- depression
- father kills daughter
- reference to a famous painting
- family honor
- adolf hitler character
- begging for mercy
- spilling red wine
- tied to a stake
- visiting son's grave
- eucharist
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- legless man
- drinking wine from a bottle
- stabbed in the chest
- breaking the fourth wall
- wife beater
- waking up from a nightmare
- train station
- reference to the crucifixion
- priest
- city in ruins
- dentist
- recurring nightmare
- red wine
- crisis of faith
- loss of faith
- first person narration
- mandolin
- vignette form
- broken down car
About Endlessness Cast & Characters
Tatiana Delaunay leads the cast as Flying Woman, with Lisa Blohm as Champagne-lover and Göran Holm as Café Guest. Directed by Roy Andersson; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roy Andersson
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Tatiana Delaunay as Flying Woman -
Lisa Blohm as Champagne-lover - Göran Holm as Café Guest
- Anders Hellström as Flying Man
Also Starring in About Endlessness
· 16 more- Conny Block Sverker Ohlsson
- Martin Serner Priest
- Thore Flygel Dentist
- Anja Broms Secretary
- Bengt Bergius Psychiatrist
- Kristina Ekmark Marketing director
- Lesley Leichtweis Bernardi The lady in the train station
- Stefan Karlsson
- Joacim Landin
- Karin Engman
- Jan-Eje Ferling Man at the Stairs
- Magnus Wallgren Adolf Hitler
- Erik Igelström Street Musician
- Pablo Fernandez-Moreno Man who has killed his daughter
- Jessica Louthander
- Lotta Forsberg
More from Roy Andersson
More films directed by Roy Andersson, best-rated first: You, the Living, Songs from the Second Floor, A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence and About Endlessness.
About Endlessness Reviews & Ratings
Our Echo Score gives it 70/100, strongest in art & craft (80) and weakest in story & flow (55).
About Endlessness Echo Score Breakdown
About Endlessness delivers an idiosyncratic meditation on humanity through a series of loosely linked vignettes. Critics highlight its visual lyricism and subtle humor, while several viewers note the film’s fragmented narrative can feel disengaging. The experimental structure garners admiration for its ambition yet also provokes criticism for lack of clear storytelling. Consequently, the film registers as a thoughtful but uneven work that rewards attentive viewers despite its polarizing execution.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 80
Visually, the film excels in composition and production design, employing an understated palette and meticulous framing that critics describe as breathtaking. The cinematography balances bleakness with moments of levity, reinforcing the thematic contrast. While a minority of viewers find the visual style repetitive, the overall consensus recognizes the artwork as the film’s strongest component.
- Character & Emotion 65
When evaluating performance and emotional depth, the film relies on minimal dialogue and archetypal figures, resulting in subtle but often distant characterizations. Critics appreciate the nuanced portrayals of universal longing, whereas some audience members perceive a lack of connection and emotional resonance. Overall, the character work offers measured affect but does not consistently engage viewers on a personal level.
- Story & Flow 55
The narrative is constructed from loosely related vignettes that prioritize thematic collage over linear progression. Critics commend the originality of this approach, yet several viewers argue that the absence of a cohesive plot hampers engagement and creates pacing irregularities. Consequently, the story registers as inventive but uneven, appealing primarily to audiences comfortable with fragmented storytelling.
- Sensory Experience 78
The soundscape blends a haunting score with ambient noises that complement the stark visual tableau, reinforcing the film’s melancholic tone. Critics highlight this synergy as a key strength, while most viewers find the auditory elements immersive, though a few consider them repetitive. Overall, the sensory design deepens the atmosphere and contributes positively to the viewing experience.
- Rewatch Factor 70
The film’s abstract composition encourages repeated viewings to uncover hidden connections and thematic nuances. Critics note that its layered humor and visual motifs reward attentive audiences, and one viewer explicitly states an intention to rewatch for deeper meaning. While some viewers remain unconvinced by the structure, the general sentiment suggests a moderate rewatch value for those appreciative of experimental cinema.
About Endlessness Box Office & Budget
About Endlessness grossed $432,893 worldwide on a $4.7 million budget, 9% of what it cost. $51,386 came from the US and Canada and $381,507 (88%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$432.9K
9% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $51.4K
- International
- $381.5K
- Budget
- $4.7M
About Endlessness Trailers & Videos
The trailer of About Endlessness.
About Endlessness Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “One Thousand and One Nights” and “About the Eternal”.
- Also known as
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- One Thousand and One Nights
- About the Eternal
- On Endlessness
- Über die Unendlichkeit
- Om det uendelige
- 千日千夜
- ホモ・サピエンスの涙
- Pour l'éternité
- Par bezgalīgo
- Da Eternidade
- О бесконечности
- Sulla infinitezza
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- Η Ομορφιά της Ύπαρξης
- Sobre lo infinito
- За безкрайността
- Про нескінченність
- 关于无尽
- О бесконачности
- Sonsuzluk Üzerine
- 끝없음에 관하여
- O nekonečnu
- Kohti ääretöntä
- Történetek a végtelenségről
- O nieskończoności
- Apie begalybę
- O nekonečnosti
- Sobre a Eternidade
- Despre nemărginire
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About Endlessness FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of About Endlessness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is About Endlessness?
About Endlessness runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).
When was About Endlessness released?
About Endlessness was released on September 3, 2019.
Who directed About Endlessness?
About Endlessness was directed by Roy Andersson.
More films by Roy Andersson Who is in the cast of About Endlessness?
About Endlessness stars Tatiana Delaunay as Flying Woman, Lisa Blohm as Champagne-lover and Göran Holm as Café Guest, among 20 credited actors.
How much did About Endlessness make at the box office?
About Endlessness grossed $432,893 worldwide ($51,386 domestic, $381,507 international) on a budget of $4.7 million.
Does About Endlessness have a post-credit scene?
No. About Endlessness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is About Endlessness in?
The original language of About Endlessness is Swedish.
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