Balestra
“Dream dangerously”
Synopsis
Joanna is a competitive fencer at the end of her career who is desperate to be the world’s best. In order to gain an edge, she pursues an experimental technology, allowing her to train via lucid dreaming, where she begins a tumultuous affair with her instructor that threatens her real world marriage and her pathway to Olympic gold.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-07-17
Top Cast
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Cush Jumbo
Joanna Bathory
Manny Jacinto
Elliot
James Badge Dale
Raph
Christin Park
Audie Zimmer
Luke Bilyk
Wade
Heather Doerksen
Dr. Helena Sutro
Stephen Lobo
Owen
Claude Knowlton
Leo
Lori Triolo
Detective Fiorino
Jason William Day
Police officer #1
Johnson Phan
Detective Tran
Annette Reilly
Paris referee #3
Sharon Crandall
Dr. Lambright
Michele Goyns
Misha Crane
Sofia Skates
Fencing girl
Paul Almeida
Denver NAC official
Jeff Gladstone
Paris referee #1
Natalie Farrow
Ivy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicole Dorsey
- Screenplay & Story
- Imran Zaidi
- Original Score
- Simon Bertrand
- Original Title
- Balestra
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Production Studios
- Item 7, Oddfellows Entertainment, New Regency Pictures, Automatik Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicole Dorsey
Imran Zaidi, Aron Eli Coleite
Simon Bertrand
Christophe Collette
Véronique Barbe
Nicole Dorsey, Imran Zaidi, Chris Ferguson, Jesse Savath, Cush Jumbo
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Ferguson
Producer
Paul-E Audet
Producer
Simon Bertrand
Original Music Composer
Véronique Barbe
Editor
Nicole Dorsey
Director
Imran Zaidi
Screenplay
Pierre Even
Producer
Christophe Collette
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balestra
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What is Balestra about?
Joanna is a competitive fencer at the end of her career who is desperate to be the world’s best. In order to gain an edge, she pursues an experimental technology, allowing her to train via lucid dreaming, where she begins a tumultuous affair with her instructor that threatens her real world marriage and her pathway to Olympic gold.
Who directed Balestra?
Balestra was directed by Nicole Dorsey.
Who stars in Balestra?
The principal cast of Balestra includes Cush Jumbo, Manny Jacinto, James Badge Dale, Christin Park, Luke Bilyk.
When was Balestra released and how long is it?
Balestra was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Balestra?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Balestra was composed by Simon Bertrand.