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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDb20121h 32mBulgaria, Germany, Romania, Switzerland

Balkan Melody

Balkan Melodie

Topics:#artfilm

Synopsis

What Swiss director Stefan Schweitert did for accordion music and for yodeling (Accordion Tribe, Cinequest, 2005; Echoes of Home, Cinequest 2008) he now does for traditional Balkan music. This wonderful film is also a love story – and a door into a world of musical wonders.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stefan Schwietert
Screenplay & Story
Stefan Schwietert
Original Title
Balkan Melodie
Country of Origin
Bulgaria, Germany, Romania, Switzerland
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 32m
Production Studios
Agitprop, Bulgaria TV, BR, Maximage, Zero One Film

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stefan Schwietert

Screenplay & Story

Stefan Schwietert

Film Editing

Isabel Meier

Department Leadership Roster

Stefan Schwietert

Director

Isabel Meier

Editor

Stefan Schwietert

Writer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Balkan Melody.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Balkan Melody

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Balkan Melody about?

What Swiss director Stefan Schweitert did for accordion music and for yodeling (Accordion Tribe, Cinequest, 2005; Echoes of Home, Cinequest 2008) he now does for traditional Balkan music. This wonderful film is also a love story – and a door into a world of musical wonders.

Who directed Balkan Melody?

Balkan Melody was directed by Stefan Schwietert.

Who stars in Balkan Melody?

The principal cast of Balkan Melody includes Gheorghe Zamfir, Marcel Cellier, Catherine Cellier.

When was Balkan Melody released and how long is it?

Balkan Melody was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.