Balcanica
Synopsis
Music has been banned in Afghanistan, and now an orchestra conductor and his son, a tuba player, attempt to start over by emigrating along the Balkan route. During their flight, seemingly endless, they cross paths with an Italian woman, a doctor. This encounter will change the two refugees’ lives and that of the young woman as well.
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BALCANICA - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicola Sorcinelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicola Sorcinelli, Andrea Brusa
- Original Score
- Michele Braga
- Original Title
- Balcanica
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Croatia, Serbia
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Nightswim, Kinorama, This and That Productions, Wildside, Antitalent
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicola Sorcinelli
Nicola Sorcinelli, Andrea Brusa
Michele Braga
Damjan Radovanović
Ian Degrassi
Ines Vasiljević, Stefano Sardo, Sonia Rovai, Ludovica Damiani
Department Leadership Roster
Nicola Sorcinelli
Director
Nicola Sorcinelli
Screenplay
Andrea Brusa
Screenplay
Damjan Radovanović
Director of Photography
Ian Degrassi
Editor
Dragana Baćović
Production Design
Maria Letizia della Felice
Costume Design
Ines Vasiljević
Producer
Stefano Sardo
Producer
Sonia Rovai
Producer
Ludovica Damiani
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balcanica
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Balcanica about?
Music has been banned in Afghanistan, and now an orchestra conductor and his son, a tuba player, attempt to start over by emigrating along the Balkan route. During their flight, seemingly endless, they cross paths with an Italian woman, a doctor. This encounter will change the two refugees’ lives and that of the young woman as well.
Who directed Balcanica?
Balcanica was directed by Nicola Sorcinelli.
Who stars in Balcanica?
The principal cast of Balcanica includes Matilda De Angelis, Babak Karimi, Ivar Wafaei, Giovanni Toscano.
When was Balcanica released and how long is it?
Balcanica was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Balcanica?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Balcanica was composed by Michele Braga.