The Weight of the Wait

How much would you pay for a paper boat?

The Weight of the Wait poster

Celeste (27) waits to be seen by the doctor, while she makes a paper boat and talks to her friend on the phone. The lady next to her wants to buy it, and a lawyer tries to convince her to patent it. Irritated by the meddling, Celeste refuses and turns her back on them — but her rejection forces her into a fight against those trying to profit from a mere piece of paper.

Director: Paulina D'Alessandro
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Runtime: 12 min

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Guillermo Reyna
Cinematography: Franco Gabriel Bernáldez
Editing: Zoe Carnero Apto
Country: Argentina
Language: Español
Budget: $1,300
Original Language: es

Themes

Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

capitalism, absurd, comedy, action

More Films by Director: Paulina D'Alessandro
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Fantasy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Weight of the Wait about?
Celeste (27) waits to be seen by the doctor, while she makes a paper boat and talks to her friend on the phone. The lady next to her wants to buy it, and a lawyer tries to convince her to patent it. Irritated by the meddling, Celeste refuses and turns her back on them — but her rejection forces her into a fight against those trying to profit from a mere piece of paper.
Who directed The Weight of the Wait?
The Weight of the Wait was directed by Paulina D'Alessandro.
Who stars in The Weight of the Wait?
The Weight of the Wait stars Camila Herrera Medina, Sandra Angelone, Daniel Merlini.
How long is The Weight of the Wait?
The Weight of the Wait has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is The Weight of the Wait?
The Weight of the Wait is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
What is the budget of The Weight of the Wait?
The Weight of the Wait had a budget of $1,300.
Where was The Weight of the Wait produced?
The Weight of the Wait was produced in Argentina.
What are the themes of The Weight of the Wait?
The themes of The Weight of the Wait include: Surreal Humor and Odd Worlds, Dark Comedy and Irony.