Nincompoop
(Chivalrous Deeds of a Nincompoop)
Best Actor Award
Student Jury Award
(San Remo Festival of Film Authors)
Jury Prize
(Philadelphia Film Festival)
Silver Prize
(Sacramento Film Festival)
Nominated for Best Low-Budget Feature Film
(San Francisco Film/Tape Council)
Voted Most Popular Film
(Cinequest Film Festival)
As a man who believes he has only a few days to live, Waldo Thorneycroft resigns himself to step beyond his introverted past and take a stand not for himself, but for the woman with whom he is secretly in love.
“There is no one quite like Caldana in the American cinema.”
San Jose Mercury News (USA)
“Always rewarding and frequently very funny.”
The Plain Dealer (USA)
“Look forward to an encounter with Carl Caldana.”
Gilde Kino Magazin (Germany)
“A gem of comedy, charming and sarcastic.”
Il Tempo (Italy)
“A tender-hearted and lovable film.”
Mainichi Graph (Japan)
Japanese and German video releases
Is It Heaven Yet?
Waldo Thorneycroft, inventor of the micro-refractoscope, goes to the city to peddle his invention and survive a series of disappointing encounters with women.
“hilarious…a remarkable film debut.”
The Oregonian (USA)
“The jokes have a remarkable cleverness.”
Willamette Week (USA)
“fresh…charming.”
San Francisco Focus (USA)
“made us wish for more.”
Journal de Geneve (Switzerland)
“An extremely delightful film.”
Cite Bruxelles (Belgium)
“A real treat for moviegoers.”
La Stampa (Italy)
“has an indescribable screen energy.”
Marie Claire (Japan)
“The film is full of witty snapshots.”
Film A Doba (Poland)
“Surprisingly unconventional and fresh.”
Rude Pravo (Czechoslovakia)
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The films of Carl Caldana
