Balaou
Originally released in 2007. Balaou is a documentary film. directed by Gonçalo Tocha. At just 77 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Florence Beaufrère, Maria Ilda Cardoso, and Maria do Rosario Gouveia Filipe
Synopsis
"It's now seven months over my mother's death. I am facing the S. Miguel island sea, the family land in the Azores. Between the newborn babies, I found my Grandaunt, 91 years old, waiting for her moment to part. At night my family speaks to me of God and death. During the day we swim in the island's volcanic sea, where I meet Florence and Beru, a French couple that is crossing the Atlantic in the Balaou, a sailing boat. They invite me to come with them." Divided in three moments and eight lessons, Balaou is a voyage to accept the oblivion of things.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 2007
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 17m
77 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Portugal
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balaou about?
"It's now seven months over my mother's death. I am facing the S. Miguel island sea, the family land in the Azores. Between the newborn babies, I found my Grandaunt, 91 years old, waiting for her m...
Who directed Balaou?
Balaou was directed by Gonçalo Tocha.
How long is Balaou?
Balaou has a runtime of 1 hours and 17 minutes (77 minutes total).
When was Balaou released?
Balaou was released on January 1, 2007 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Balaou?
The main cast of Balaou includes Florence Beaufrère, Maria Ilda Cardoso, Maria do Rosario Gouveia Filipe, Hubert Gidon, Gonçalo Tocha.