Batrachian's Ballad
Originally released in 2016. Batrachian's Ballad is a documentary film. directed by Leonor Teles. At just 11 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Leonor Teles
Synopsis
“Once upon a time, before people came along, all the creatures were free and able to be with one another”, narrates the voiceover. “All the animals danced together and were immeasurably happy. There was only one who wasn’t invited to the celebration – the frog. In his rage about the injustice, he committed suicide.” Something Romani and frogs have in common is that they will never be unseen, or stay unnoticed. In her film, young director Leonor Teles weaves the life circumstance of Romani in Portugal today with the recollections of a yesterday. Anything but a passive observer, Teles consciously decides to participate and take up position. As a third pillar, she establishes an active applied performance art that becomes integrated in the cinematic narrative. Thereby transforming “once upon a time” into “there is”. “Afterwards, nothing will be as it was and the melody of life will have changed”, explains a voice off-camera. Golden Bear for Best Short Film 2016
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
0h 11m
11 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (10 votes)
Language
Portuguese
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Production Companies
- Uma Pedra no Sapato
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Batrachian's Ballad about?
“Once upon a time, before people came along, all the creatures were free and able to be with one another”, narrates the voiceover. “All the animals danced together and were immeasurably happy...
Who directed Batrachian's Ballad?
Batrachian's Ballad was directed by Leonor Teles.
How long is Batrachian's Ballad?
Batrachian's Ballad has a runtime of 0 hours and 11 minutes (11 minutes total).
When was Batrachian's Ballad released?
Batrachian's Ballad was released on April 28, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Batrachian's Ballad?
The main cast of Batrachian's Ballad includes Leonor Teles.