Pelota
1983•47m•8.5•Released
Documentary
A documentary view of the Basque ball-game in which a small hard leather ball is hit against a wall. The film gives an impression of the game itself and of those who play it, not only the star performers (and the myths that surround them), but also those who just play in the streets and alleyways. The film sees the game it its cultural context and conveys the emotions and stories that are peculiar to the Basque country.
Director
Jørgen Leth
Writer
Klaus Rifbjerg, Jørgen Leth, Ebbe Traberg
Languages
Spanish, Basque
Studio
John & Leth Film
Cast
Jean-Pierre Laruche
Himself
Joseph Laduce
Himself
Cipriano Ruiz
Himself
J.M. Berasaluce
Himself
Production
Company
John & Leth Film
Producer
Ole John
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