Abata
“A short documentary film narrated by Orson Welles and Gerardo Damboriena, one of the last pigeon hunters of Etxalar”
Synopsis
In 1955, fascinated by the ingenious pigeon hunting with wooden paddles and nets, Orson Welles directed the documentary The Land of the Basques. Today, from a mountain hut on the border between Navarre and France, Gerardo Damboriena, a veteran pigeon hunter, reveals to us in basque the secrets of this more than 700-year-old tradition, now on the verge of extinction.
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ABATA | TEASER TRAILER | YAQ DISTRIBUCION | CORTOMETRAJE | SHORTFILM
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-21
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aner Etxebarria Moral, Pablo Vidal
- Screenplay & Story
- Aner Etxebarria Moral
- Original Score
- Asier Renteria
- Original Title
- Abata
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Release Date
- 25/06/2026
- Spoken Languages
- Basque
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Capirú Studios, Katz Estudio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aner Etxebarria Moral, Pablo Vidal
Aner Etxebarria Moral
Asier Renteria
Fernando asensio
Rubén Crespo
Department Leadership Roster
Aner Etxebarria Moral
Director
Pablo Vidal
Director
Aner Etxebarria Moral
Writer
Rubén Crespo
Editor
Fernando asensio
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abata
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What is Abata about?
In 1955, fascinated by the ingenious pigeon hunting with wooden paddles and nets, Orson Welles directed the documentary The Land of the Basques. Today, from a mountain hut on the border between Navarre and France, Gerardo Damboriena, a veteran pigeon hunter, reveals to us in basque the secrets of this more than 700-year-old tradition, now on the verge of extinction.
Who directed Abata?
Abata was directed by Aner Etxebarria Moral, Pablo Vidal.
Who stars in Abata?
The principal cast of Abata includes José Mari Pikabea Iciaga, Jabier Galarregi Iparragirre, Iñaki Danboriena, Iñaki Zubieta Ariztegi, Jasone Mitxeltorena Ozkaritz.
When was Abata released and how long is it?
Abata was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Abata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Abata was composed by Asier Renteria.