Ballen

2013
11m

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After being diagnosed with testicular cancer, 22-year-old student Teun has to move back in with his parents to undergo chemotherapy. His dorm mates have organized a farewell dinner and the e... Read allAfter being diagnosed with testicular cancer, 22-year-old student Teun has to move back in with his parents to undergo chemotherapy. His dorm mates have organized a farewell dinner and the evening starts of pleasantly, but soon enough emotions are running high. One of Teun's flat... Read allAfter being diagnosed with testicular cancer, 22-year-old student Teun has to move back in with his parents to undergo chemotherapy. His dorm mates have organized a farewell dinner and the evening starts of pleasantly, but soon enough emotions are running high. One of Teun's flatmates suggests a risky undertaking, to save the evening.

Director
- Janne Schmidt
Writers
- Paul Bontenbal
- Janne Schmidt
Stars

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7.4/10

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Director
- Janne Schmidt
Writers
- Paul Bontenbal
- Janne Schmidt
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 1 nomination total

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Kirpianuscus

too cold

the subject is interesting but the manner to give it to the viewer seems be too cold. because you imagine the feelings more than you feel. the cancer and the friendship, the not comfortable confession and the pieces from past. and the honesty of few words changing all. result - a noble film for its purpose. and it could be enough for a short film who gives only a lesson/message for remind a delicate subject. the only bad thing is the presence of memories about better films about similar subject. and this does "Ballen" a decent try, more seductive for images and intentions , less for performances and script.

Vincentiu

touching

a student. his room-mates. a dinner.talks. and a challenge.that seems be all. in fact, only a profound touching story. about delicate problem and its importance for the others. about a risk and the future. about a relationship and its traces. the axis - the crumbs from memories of viewer and the high honesty of story. the bitter line who defines the film and gives to it soul. the personal answer to the challenge. and the beginning after its end. the storm of feelings of lead character and the strange serenity. and, sure, the dinner with the friends who is part from so many lives and nostalgia. short - a good film. useful, maybe. certainly beautiful. profound touching.