Blow-Ball(1965)
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Blow-Ball 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.
Blow-Ball (1965) is a drama film directed by Márta Mészáros, released on April 8, 1965 with a runtime of 21m. It stars Zoltán Zeitler, Judit Meszléry, Gabriella Palfy and István Avar. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Márta Mészáros
- Writers:
- Tibor Szántó, Márta Mészáros
- Producers:
- György Odze
- Production:
- Mafilm, Dokumentumfilm, National Film Institute Hungary
- Status:
- Released
Blow-Ball Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Márta Mészáros, written by Tibor Szántó and Márta Mészáros, produced by György Odze.
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Blow-Ball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Blow-Ball – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blow-Ball online?
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Blow-Ball (1965) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Blow-Ball?
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The main cast of Blow-Ball (1965) includes Zoltán Zeitler, Judit Meszléry, Gabriella Palfy, István Avar and Tibor Orbán. The film was directed by Márta Mészáros. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blow-Ball released?
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Blow-Ball was released on April 8, 1965 and runs for 21m.
Is Blow-Ball worth watching?
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Blow-Ball (1965) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.