A Ballad
Balada
Synopsis
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.
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Marija Pikić
Meri
Jasna Žalica
Zafira
Slaven Vidak
Samir
Lana Stanišić
Adela
Milan Tocinovski
Hasan
Enes Kozličić
Kemo
Gaia Tanović
Mila
Davor Golubović
Nane
Amar Ćustović
Bebe
Issa Osmić
Konobar
Vildana Vražalica
Mirsada
Armis Mašić
Inspektor
Mejra Tahmiščija
Raza
Timka Grin
Casting Director
Sumeja Dardagan
Asistentica
Kerim Panjeta
Reper #1
Alen Geko
Reper #2
Kenan Cikotić
Reper #3
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aida Begić
- Screenplay & Story
- Aida Begić
- Original Title
- Balada
- Country of Origin
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, France
- Spoken Languages
- Bosnian
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- FilmHouse Sarajevo, Les Films de l'Après-Midi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aida Begić
Aida Begić
Erol Zubčević
Redžinald Šimek
Adis Đapo, Aida Begić, Erol Zubčević
Department Leadership Roster
Aida Begić
Director
Aida Begić
Writer
Adis Đapo
Producer
Aida Begić
Producer
Erol Zubčević
Producer
Emina Kujundžić
Production Design
Erol Zubčević
Director of Photography
Redžinald Šimek
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Ballad
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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?
The principal cast of A Ballad includes Marija Pikić, Jasna Žalica, Slaven Vidak, Lana Stanišić, Milan Tocinovski.
When was A Ballad released and how long is it?
A Ballad was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.