Pelota

Story

Synopsis

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

Writers

Ebbe Traberg, Klaus Rifbjerg, Jørgen Leth

Language

Basque

Country

Denmark

Release date

9 September 1983

Ensemble

Cast

• Jean-Pierre Laruche

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• Joseph Laduce

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• Cipriano Ruiz

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• J.M. Berasaluce

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