In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin (2015)
The fields of Eastern Hungary were once grazed by large herds of cows. However, the chime of cowbells turned into the sound of funeral bells, as these large herds disappeared from small villages. Bálint Balla, one of the last of the local cow farmers, bid farewell to his herd then made a coffin for himself out of rushes and willow branches.
Director: Dezső Zsigmond
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: November 5, 2015
Screenplay
Cinematography: Zoltán Lovasi, Sándor Mohi
Country: Hungary
Language: Magyar
Original Language: hu
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin about?
- The fields of Eastern Hungary were once grazed by large herds of cows. However, the chime of cowbells turned into the sound of funeral bells, as these large herds disappeared from small villages. Bálint Balla, one of the last of the local cow farmers, bid farewell to his herd then made a coffin for himself out of rushes and willow branches.
- Who directed In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin?
- In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin was directed by Dezső Zsigmond.
- How long is In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin?
- In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin?
- In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin is a Documentary film.
- Where was In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin produced?
- In the Language of Cowbells / Straw Coffin was produced in Hungary.