The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire
Synopsis
An actress, three months post-partum, reads through fragments of the archive of Suzanne Césaire as she prepares to perform excerpts of the writer's work.
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UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Viennale
Festival / Special Debut
June 6, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich
- Screenplay & Story
- Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich, Terese Svoboda
- Original Score
- Sabine McCalla
- Original Title
- The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Madame Negritude
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich
Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich, Terese Svoboda
Sabine McCalla
Alex Ashe
Emily Packer
Sophie Luo, Mike S. Ryan
Department Leadership Roster
Sophie Luo
Producer
Alex Ashe
Director of Photography
Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich
Writer
Mike S. Ryan
Producer
Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich
Director
Sabine McCalla
Original Music Composer
Emily Packer
Editor
Terry Watson
Production Design
Mumbi O'Brien
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire about?
An actress, three months post-partum, reads through fragments of the archive of Suzanne Césaire as she prepares to perform excerpts of the writer's work.
Who directed The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire?
The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire was directed by Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich.
Who stars in The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire includes Zita Hanrot, Motell Gyn Foster, Josué Gutierrez, Reese Antoinette, Melisa Lopez.
When was The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire was composed by Sabine McCalla.
Is The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire based on a book or true story?
The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Terese Svoboda".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire?
The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).