A Ballad (2022)

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Merjem-Meri, an unambitious, 30-year-old homemaker and mother to 8-year-old girl Mila, moves back to her parental home after 10 years of marriage. Soon after, Meri realizes she is stuck in a circle of provincial rules and expectations and a complex relationship with her ambitious mother and spoiled younger brother. Her hope to get the custody of her daughter wanes from day to day because she has no chance of finding a permanent job. The only thing that makes her happy, but also makes everyone else look down on her, is participation in an audition for a film role in her neighborhood.

Director: Aida Begić
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 120 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Erol Zubčević
Editing: Redžinald Šimek
Production: FilmHouse Sarajevo, Les Films de l'Après-Midi
Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina, France
Language: Bosanski
Original Language: bs
More Films by Director: Aida Begić
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Ballad about?
Merjem-Meri, an unambitious, 30-year-old homemaker and mother to 8-year-old girl Mila, moves back to her parental home after 10 years of marriage. Soon after, Meri realizes she is stuck in a circle of provincial rules and expectations and a complex relationship with her ambitious mother and spoiled younger brother. Her hope to get the custody of her daughter wanes from day to day because she has no chance of finding a permanent job. The only thing that makes her happy, but also makes everyone else look down on her, is participation in an audition for a film role in her neighborhood.
Who directed A Ballad?
A Ballad was directed by Aida Begić.
Who stars in A Ballad?
A Ballad stars Marija Pikić, Jasna Žalica, Slaven Vidak, Lana Stanišić, Milan Tocinovski, Enes Kozličić.
How long is A Ballad?
A Ballad has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is A Ballad?
A Ballad is a Drama film.
Where was A Ballad produced?
A Ballad was produced in Bosnia and Herzegovina, France.