The Ballad
Balladen
Synopsis
A fed up food delivery worker chooses a split second act of rebellion - one that results in an awkward, spiraling dance between the classes of 21st century Sweden.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Landshut Short Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christofer Nilsson
- Screenplay & Story
- Christofer Nilsson
- Original Title
- Balladen
- Country of Origin
- France, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Bengali, English, Swedish
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- Råttunge Produktion, oriGine Films, SVT, Film i Skåne, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christofer Nilsson
Christofer Nilsson
Manuel Meinhardt
Matilda Henning
Annegret Kunath, Christofer Nilsson
Department Leadership Roster
Christofer Nilsson
Director
Christofer Nilsson
Writer
Manuel Meinhardt
Director of Photography
Annegret Kunath
Producer
Matilda Henning
Editor
Calle Sundberg
Production Design
Sandra Haraldsen
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Ballad.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ballad
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ballad about?
A fed up food delivery worker chooses a split second act of rebellion - one that results in an awkward, spiraling dance between the classes of 21st century Sweden.
Who directed The Ballad?
The Ballad was directed by Christofer Nilsson.
Who stars in The Ballad?
The principal cast of The Ballad includes Nayeem Mahbub, Anna Granath, Anders Blentare, Thomas Engelbrektson.
When was The Ballad released and how long is it?
The Ballad was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 14m.