Spermageddon
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| Edited by | Martin Stoltz |
| Music by | Christian Wibe |
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| Distributed by | SF Studios |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | Norway |
| Language | Norwegian |
| Budget | €3 million[1] |
Spermageddon is a 2024 Norwegian adult animated musical comedy film directed by Tommy Wirkola and Rasmus A. Sivertsen. The film consists of two plot lines, one focusing on a teenage couple having sex for the first time, and the other on Simen the Semen and his friends in quest for the Egg.[2][3]
The film has been reported to be "in the veins of Sausage Party" and described by Wirkola as "both a road movie and an epic adventure ... much like Lord of the Rings".[2] Producer Kjetil Omberg likened it to South Park and Checkered Ninja, saying it targets "elder kids and adults".[1]
Plot
Plaki Plaki ili normaldaki
Cast
- Christian Mikkelsen as Jens
- Nasrin Khusrawi as Lisa
- Aksel Hennie as Simen
- Mathilde Storm as Cumilla
- Christian Rubeck as Jizzmo
- Bjørn Sundquist as Professor Saltsmak
Production
In June 2021, the production was reported to begin "in the fall".[1] It was in production as of May 2022.[4] In March 2024, Wirkola said the film was in post-production.[5]
Release
Spermageddon was being sold for local distributors at the Marché du Film of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival by the international sales agent Charades.[4][6] It screened for prospective buyers at the 2024 edition.[7]
The film premiered at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 10 June 2024, under its Midnight Specials section.[8][9] It screened at the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in July 2024,[10] and is set to screen at the Fantastic Fest in September 2024[11] and at the Sitges Film Festival in October 2024.[12]
It is set for release in the Nordics on 10 January 2025 by SF Studios,[13] and has been sold for distribution in the Adriatics, Austria, the Baltics, Bulgaria, the CIS, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, and Thailand.[13][14]
References
- ^ a b c Pham, Annika (15 June 2021). "After Tommy Wirkola's The Trip, 74 Entertainment turns to Spermageddon". Nordisk Film & TV Fond. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ a b Keslassy, Elsa (11 June 2021). "'Hansel & Gretel' Helmer Tommy Wirkola Teams With Charades For Animated Musical 'Spermageddon' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Abbatescianni, Davide (18 June 2021). "Tommy Wirkola working on animated musical Spermageddon". Cineuropa. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ a b Lemercier, Fabien (11 May 2022). "Charades to sell two contenders for Cannes' Palme d'Or". Cineuropa. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Larsen, Freddy Ludvik; Hovden, Martin (20 March 2024). "Tommy drar til Australia: – Nå ser det ut som vi er i mål". Altaposten (in Norwegian). Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Lodderhose, Diana (4 May 2022). "International Disruptors: Charades Co-Founder Carole Baraton Talks Building Company's Eclectic Slate, Filmmaker Relationships & Why She's Optimistic For Business In Cannes". Deadline. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ "Les Projections" (PDF). Le Film français. 15 May 2024. p. 30. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "Annecy reveals the list of "gutsy" films part of its 2024 Midnight Specials". AnimationXpress. 20 May 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ "Midnight Specials: Spermageddon". Annecy Festival. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
- ^ Jin, Byeong-hun (10 July 2024). [BIFAN] 스퍼마게돈, 인사이드 아웃2·쿠키 다 나와…감정 있는 정자들이 온다. NBN TV (in Korean). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ Taylor, Drew (15 August 2024). "Fantastic Fest 2024 Lineup Includes 'Rosemary's Baby' Prequel 'Apartment 7A,' 'Anora,' 'The Wild Robot'". TheWrap. Retrieved 17 August 2024.
- ^ Romero, Miguel Ángel (17 July 2024). "Sitges 2024 anuncia sus películas: lo nuevo de Samara Weaving y Sebastian Stan, 'Apocalipsis Z', 'Terrifier 3' y más". 20 minutos (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 July 2024.
- ^ a b Balaga, Marta (11 June 2024). "'Feel-Good' Raunch-Fest 'Spermageddon' Scooped Up by Square One Entertainment: 'The Funniest Animation We Have Ever Seen' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (17 July 2024). "Animated Sex Musical Comedy 'Spermageddon' Acquired for France by Originals Factory (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 17 July 2024.
External links
- Spermageddon at IMDb