The Black Ball
La boule noire
Synopsis
Married with a family and professionally successful, Vincent Ferreira has all he needs to be happy. Sensitive about his modest origins, he dreams of joining the local upmarket club attended by the town big wigs. But with each election, his bad luck prevents him from being admitted.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Denis Malleval
- Screenplay & Story
- Georges Simenon, Jacques Santamaria
- Original Score
- Jean Musy
- Original Title
- La boule noire
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Neyrac Films, TV5 Monde, France Télévisions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Denis Malleval
Georges Simenon, Jacques Santamaria
Jean Musy
William Watterlot
Elisabeth Guido
Jean-Baptiste Neyrac
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Baptiste Neyrac
Production Design
Denis Malleval
Director
Bertrand L'Herminier
Production Design
Sylvie Pensa
Costume Design
Jean-Baptiste Neyrac
Producer
Elisabeth Guido
Editor
William Watterlot
Director of Photography
Jean Musy
Original Music Composer
Jacques Santamaria
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Ball
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What is The Black Ball about?
Married with a family and professionally successful, Vincent Ferreira has all he needs to be happy. Sensitive about his modest origins, he dreams of joining the local upmarket club attended by the town big wigs. But with each election, his bad luck prevents him from being admitted.
Who directed The Black Ball?
The Black Ball was directed by Denis Malleval.
Who stars in The Black Ball?
The principal cast of The Black Ball includes Bernard Campan, Antoine Duléry, Virginie Lemoine, François-Régis Marchasson, Joël Lefrançois.
When was The Black Ball released and how long is it?
The Black Ball was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Ball?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Ball was composed by Jean Musy.
Is The Black Ball based on a book or true story?
The Black Ball is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Georges Simenon".