Ballade à blanc
Synopsis
Jean, a young Breton working at the shipyards in Toulon, chafes under routine and confinement. Living with his cousin Simone, he one day vanishes—leaving behind her money and a gun. He embarks on a wanderlust‑fuelled journey, hitchhiking into the unknown, guided only by chance encounters and longing for freedom.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bertrand Gauthier
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Yves Gaillac, Bertrand Gauthier
- Original Score
- Martial Solal
- Original Title
- Ballade à blanc
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Garance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bertrand Gauthier
Jean-Yves Gaillac, Bertrand Gauthier
Martial Solal
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Danièle Pelle
Dominique Vignet
Department Leadership Roster
Bertrand Gauthier
Director
Jean-Yves Gaillac
Writer
Bertrand Gauthier
Writer
Martial Solal
Original Music Composer
Dominique Vignet
Producer
Danièle Pelle
Editor
Jean-Yves Escoffier
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballade à blanc
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What is Ballade à blanc about?
Jean, a young Breton working at the shipyards in Toulon, chafes under routine and confinement. Living with his cousin Simone, he one day vanishes—leaving behind her money and a gun. He embarks on a wanderlust‑fuelled journey, hitchhiking into the unknown, guided only by chance encounters and longing for freedom.
Who directed Ballade à blanc?
Ballade à blanc was directed by Bertrand Gauthier.
Who stars in Ballade à blanc?
The principal cast of Ballade à blanc includes Jean-Yves Dubois, Pascale Geille, Véronique Silver, Roland Bertin, Richard Bohringer.
When was Ballade à blanc released and how long is it?
Ballade à blanc was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Ballade à blanc?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ballade à blanc was composed by Martial Solal.