Hypnotically beautiful, Tuvalu is a surreal, original work with strong ties to Grimm's fairy tales. Marooned in a dilapidated swimming pool, Anton is forced to keep up the illusion to his blind father that their business is still intact and busy. In reality, there are almost no swimmers and those who pay do so with buttons. One day Eva arrives looking for the old steam room in the cellar, and Anton seizes the chance to realise his dreams of escape. Largely without dialogue, Tuvalu is highlighted by a distinctly rich visual style. There is comedy, emotion and romance in abundance, ail employed to brilliant effect. In his debut feature, Veit Helmer creates a world not of this time, filled with melancholy and the awareness of the transitory nature of dreams, beauty and illusions. The winner of over 12 international awards, Tuvalu is a maniacally inventive fable told with great flair.