Bandits of the Ballad (2022)
“A burned-out group of Brno intellectuals decides to go to Kolochava in Ukraine to perform ‘A Ballad for a Bandit’ there.” With these words, the author's collective presents their film, in which they use primarily documentary imagery to compose a lyrical grotesque about an epochal trip, which might be their goal. But it doesn't have to be. The main tool of expression here is the film’s edit, which places various shots, statements, and meanings next to each other, often in a sort of productive conflict. Just like in a poem, the “poetic function” of art and its ability to serve as the primary tool for expressing beauty is manifested in full force before our very eyes.
Director: Vladimír Morávek
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: December 1, 2022
Cast
Screenplay
- Vladimír Morávek (Story)
- Vladimír Morávek (Screenplay)
Music: Miloš Štědroň
Cinematography: Petr Příkaský, Norbert Hudec
Editing: Jiří Mikula
Production: Větrné mlýny, MPhilms, Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic, Slovakia
Language: Český, Pусский, Slovenčina, Український
Budget: $600,000
Original Language: cs
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bandits of the Ballad about?
- “A burned-out group of Brno intellectuals decides to go to Kolochava in Ukraine to perform ‘A Ballad for a Bandit’ there.” With these words, the author's collective presents their film, in which they use primarily documentary imagery to compose a lyrical grotesque about an epochal trip, which might be their goal. But it doesn't have to be. The main tool of expression here is the film’s edit, which places various shots, statements, and meanings next to each other, often in a sort of productive conflict. Just like in a poem, the “poetic function” of art and its ability to serve as the primary tool for expressing beauty is manifested in full force before our very eyes.
- Who directed Bandits of the Ballad?
- Bandits of the Ballad was directed by Vladimír Morávek.
- Who stars in Bandits of the Ballad?
- Bandits of the Ballad stars Jan Zadražil, Tereza Marečková, Martin Huba, Norbert Lichý, Eva Vrbková, Attila Mokos.
- How long is Bandits of the Ballad?
- Bandits of the Ballad has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Bandits of the Ballad?
- Bandits of the Ballad is a Drama, Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Bandits of the Ballad?
- Bandits of the Ballad had a budget of $600,000.
- Where was Bandits of the Ballad produced?
- Bandits of the Ballad was produced in Czech Republic, Slovakia.