The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone
La pelota vasca: la piel contra la piedra
Synopsis
An attempt to create a bridge between the different political positions that coexist, sometimes violently, in the Basque Country, in northern Spain.
Top Cast
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Julio Medem
Self - Interviewer
Ione Hernández
Self - Interviewer
Maider Oleaga
Self - Interviewer
Xabier Arzalluz
Self - Politician
Bernardo Atxaga
Self - Writer
Txiki Benegas
Self - Politician
Txetxo Bengoetxea
Self - Musician
Odón Elorza
Self - Politician
Iñaki Gabilondo
Self - Journalist
Carlos Garaikoetxea
Self - Politician
Juan José Ibarretxe
Self - Politician
Felipe González Márquez
Self - Politician
Julen Madariaga
Self - Politician / ETA Founder
Fermin Muguruza
Self - Musician
Arnaldo Otegi
Self - Politician / Former ETA Member
Gregorio Peces Barba
Self - Politician
Alec Reid
Self - Irish Priest
José María Aznar
Self - Politician (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Donostia-San Sebastián International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
May 7, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julio Medem
- Screenplay & Story
- Julio Medem
- Original Score
- Iker Goenaga, Mikel Laboa, Pascal Gaigne, Josetxo Silgero
- Original Title
- La pelota vasca: la piel contra la piedra
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Basque, English, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Alicia Produce, EiTB, Canal+ España
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julio Medem
Julio Medem
Iker Goenaga, Mikel Laboa, Pascal Gaigne, Josetxo Silgero
Javier Aguirre, Ricardo de Gracia, Jon Elizegui
Julio Medem
Julio Medem, Koldo Zuazua
Department Leadership Roster
Julio Medem
Director
Javier Aguirre
Director of Photography
Ricardo de Gracia
Director of Photography
Julio Medem
Writer
Julio Medem
Editor
Jon Elizegui
Director of Photography
Julio Medem
Producer
Koldo Zuazua
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone
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What is The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone about?
An attempt to create a bridge between the different political positions that coexist, sometimes violently, in the Basque Country, in northern Spain.
Who directed The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone?
The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone was directed by Julio Medem.
Who stars in The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone?
The principal cast of The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone includes Julio Medem, Ione Hernández, Maider Oleaga, Xabier Arzalluz, Bernardo Atxaga.
When was The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone released and how long is it?
The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone was composed by Iker Goenaga, Mikel Laboa, Pascal Gaigne, Josetxo Silgero.