Bandits of the Ballad
Bandité pro Baladu
Synopsis
“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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Ji.hlava International Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vladimír Morávek
- Screenplay & Story
- Vladimír Morávek
- Original Score
- Miloš Štědroň
- Original Title
- Bandité pro Baladu
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, Slovakia
- Spoken Languages
- Czech, Russian, Slovak, Ukrainian
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Production Studios
- Větrné mlýny, MPhilms, Česká televize
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vladimír Morávek
Vladimír Morávek
Miloš Štědroň
Petr Příkaský, Norbert Hudec
Jiří Mikula
Pavel Řehořík, Mátyás Prikler, Petr Minařík, Zora Jaurova
Department Leadership Roster
Miloš Štědroň
Original Music Composer
Vladimír Morávek
Screenplay
Petr Příkaský
Director of Photography
Eva Morávková
Costume Design
Pavel Řehořík
Producer
Mátyás Prikler
Producer
Miloš Zimula
Production Design
Petr Minařík
Producer
Norbert Hudec
Director of Photography
Vladimír Morávek
Director
Jiří Mikula
Editor
Zora Jaurova
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bandits of the Ballad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Bandits of the Ballad includes Jan Zadražil, Tereza Marečková, Martin Huba, Norbert Lichý, Eva Vrbková.
When was Bandits of the Ballad released and how long is it?
Bandits of the Ballad was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Bandits of the Ballad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bandits of the Ballad was composed by Miloš Štědroň.