Balcony
Synopsis
Tina doesn’t know much about the schoolgirl in the Hijab. She might come from Egypt or Iraq – but what does it matter? She would like to be there for her neighbour, to protect her from her tough life at home and in the neighbourhood. But how come Tina thinks she knows so much about this foreign girl? Prejudice and tentative advances collide head-on in the block.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlinale
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toby Fell-Holden
- Screenplay & Story
- Toby Fell-Holden
- Original Score
- Terence Dunn
- Original Title
- Balcony
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Clipside Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toby Fell-Holden
Toby Fell-Holden
Terence Dunn
Brian Fawcett
Matteo Bini
Franki Goodwin, Ali Mansuri, Mike Rattenbury
Department Leadership Roster
Ali Mansuri
Producer
Toby Fell-Holden
Director
Brian Fawcett
Director of Photography
Toby Fell-Holden
Writer
Terence Dunn
Original Music Composer
Ruka Johnson
Costume Design
Matteo Bini
Editor
Francesca Massariol
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balcony
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Balcony about?
Tina doesn’t know much about the schoolgirl in the Hijab. She might come from Egypt or Iraq – but what does it matter? She would like to be there for her neighbour, to protect her from her tough life at home and in the neighbourhood. But how come Tina thinks she knows so much about this foreign girl? Prejudice and tentative advances collide head-on in the block.
Who directed Balcony?
Balcony was directed by Toby Fell-Holden.
Who stars in Balcony?
The principal cast of Balcony includes Charlotte Beaumont, Genevieve Dunne, Mika Simmons, Noni Harrison, Simon Meacock.
When was Balcony released and how long is it?
Balcony was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Balcony?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Balcony was composed by Terence Dunn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Balcony?
Balcony holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).