The Squid and the Whale is a 2005 American independent comedy-drama film written and directed by Noah Baumbach and produced by Wes Anderson. It tells the semi-autobiographical story of two boys in Brooklyn dealing with their parents' divorce in 1986. The film is named after the giant squid and sperm whale diorama housed at the American Museum of Natural History, which is seen in the film. The film was shot on Super 16 mm, mostly using a handheld camera.
The Squid and the Whale (2005)
Directed by Noah Baumbach
Genres - Comedy, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Coming-Of-Age Fiction |
Release Date - Oct 5, 2005 |
Run Time - 81 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
Description by Wikipedia
Movie Info
Budget
$1,500,000
Box Office
$11,098,131
Themes
Tags
1980s, 2005 Sundance Film Festival, Academy Award, American Museum Of Natural History, Art/Music, Best Original Screenplay, Brooklyn, Coming Of Age/Teen, Cult, Family Relationships, Film Critics Circle, Golden Globes, Grand Jury, Independent, Independent Film, Independent Spirit Award, Los Angeles Film Critics Association, Masturbation, Museum, New York City, Prize, The National Board Of Review, Whale, Writer
Attributes
Filming Location: New York City
Narrative Location: Brooklyn
Subject: dysfunctional family
Narrative Location: Brooklyn
Subject: dysfunctional family
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Alternate Titles
A Lula e a Baleia
BR, PT
A tintahal és a bálna
HU
Der Tintenfisch und der Wal
DE
Desmoi diazygiou
GR
El calamar y la ballena
PA
Hayim beyn ha'shourot
IL
Historias de familia
AR, CL, MX
Il calamaro e la balena
IT
Kalmaar ja vaal
EE
Kalmaras ir banginis
LT
Le calmar et la baleine
CA
Les Berkman se séparent
FR
Lignja i kit
HR, RS
Mürekkep Balığı ve Balina
TR
Parinti si copii
RO
The Squid and the Whale
AU, CA, FI, IN, GB, US
Tursas ja valas
FI
Una historia de Brooklyn
ES
Walka żywiołów
PL
Δεσμοί Διαζυγίου
GR
Кальмар и кит
RU
Китът и сепията
BG
イカとクジラ
JP
親情難捨
TW