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Pelota (1983): Cast

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Pelota is a 1983 documentary directed by Jørgen Leth, starring J.M. Berasaluce, Joseph Laduce and Jean-Pierre Laruche. It runs 47 minutes.

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Pelota (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
47 min
Director
Jørgen Leth
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Basque
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pelota About?

The premise of Pelota without spoilers.

A documentary explores the traditional Basque sport of pelota, where a small hard leather ball is struck against a wall. It portrays the game from the perspective of both celebrated athletes and the everyday players who compete in streets and alleyways, revealing the myths that surround the stars. Set within the cultural fabric of the Basque Country, the film captures the unique emotions, stories and community spirit that define the sport.

Pelota Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Pelota Cast

J.M. Berasaluce leads the cast, with Joseph Laduce and Jean-Pierre Laruche. Directed by Jørgen Leth; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Jørgen Leth

More films directed by Jørgen Leth, best-rated first: The Five Obstructions, Music for Black Pigeons, I Am Alive and Notes on Love.

Full filmography

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Pelota FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pelota, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pelota?

Pelota runs 47 minutes.

When was Pelota released?

Pelota was released on September 9, 1983.

Who directed Pelota?

Pelota was directed by Jørgen Leth.

More films by Jørgen Leth

Who is in the cast of Pelota?

Pelota stars J.M. Berasaluce, Joseph Laduce and Jean-Pierre Laruche, among 4 credited actors.

Does Pelota have a post-credit scene?

No. Pelota has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pelota in?

The original language of Pelota is Basque.

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