Blow-Ball
Bóbita
Synopsis
A day in the solitary life of Pista, a single child of divorced parents. The boy skips school and explores the city of Budapest by himself, yet can't escape an unbearable ennui. Like Mészáros's ADOPTION, this early short film explores the themes of broken family bonds; it also offers insight into the origins of the director’s career.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Márta Mészáros
- Screenplay & Story
- Tibor Szántó, Márta Mészáros
- Original Title
- Bóbita
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Mafilm, Dokumentumfilm, National Film Institute Hungary
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Márta Mészáros
Tibor Szántó, Márta Mészáros
Zsuzsa Fazekas
György Odze
Department Leadership Roster
György Odze
Producer
Márta Mészáros
Writer
Zsuzsa Fazekas
Editor
Márta Mészáros
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blow-Ball
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blow-Ball about?
A day in the solitary life of Pista, a single child of divorced parents. The boy skips school and explores the city of Budapest by himself, yet can't escape an unbearable ennui. Like Mészáros's ADOPTION, this early short film explores the themes of broken family bonds; it also offers insight into the origins of the director’s career.
Who directed Blow-Ball?
Blow-Ball was directed by Márta Mészáros.
Who stars in Blow-Ball?
The principal cast of Blow-Ball includes Zoltán Zeitler, Judit Meszléry, Gabriella Palfy, István Avar, Tibor Orbán.
When was Blow-Ball released and how long is it?
Blow-Ball was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 21m.