Pelota (1983)
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
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Jean-Pierre Laruche as Himself |
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Joseph Laduce as Himself |
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Cipriano Ruiz as Himself |
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J.M. Berasaluce as Himself |
| Directing | Jørgen Leth | Director |
| Writing | Jørgen Leth | Writer |
| Writing | Klaus Rifbjerg | Writer |
| Writing | Ebbe Traberg | Writer |
| Camera | Dan Holmberg | "A" Camera Operator |
| Camera | Ole John | "B" Camera Operator |
| Camera | Georg Oddner | Still Photographer |
| Sound | Niels Arild Nielsen | Sound Editor |
| Sound | Morning Slayter | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Ebbe Traberg | Researcher |
| Production | Ole John | Producer |
| Editing | Franz Ernst | Editor |
| Sound | Ennio Morricone | Original Music Composer |
