---
title: "Aaltra"
year: 2004
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/aaltra-2004"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12249
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Aaltra (2004) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/aaltra-2004

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Aaltra is a 2004 Belgian French-language deadpan black comedy film directed and written by Gustave de Kervern and Benoît Delépine. The story follows two neighbors whose rivalry escalates into a war after a maintenance error on a tractor leaves them both paralyzed in wheelchairs.

The film follows the duo as they shift their rage from each other to the tractor manufacturer in Helsinki. This results in a hilarious wheelchair road movie that has earned four awards and three nominations.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two rival neighbors become paralyzed in wheelchairs and embark on a hilarious road movie together."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique pitch black comedy premise
- Offers a hilarious wheelchair road movie journey
- Directed by Gustave de Kervern and Benoît Delépine

### Caveats & Content Note
- The pitch black comedy tone may not suit all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a pitch black comedy with a deadpan tone.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #pitch-black-comedy, #deadpan-humor, #franco-belgian-cinema, #road-movie, #absurdist-rivalry

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Aaltra?
The film is a deadpan black comedy and drama.

### Q: How long is the film?
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
The film was directed by Benoît Delépine and Gustave Kervern.

### Q: Is the film award-winning?
Yes, the film won four awards and was nominated for three others.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Aaltra — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12249)
- [Enwheeled: Two Centuries of Wheelchair Design, from Furniture to Film](https://repository.si.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/9cb806f3-352f-448f-b6e9-4fecce8250c9/content)

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