Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud 1961
Set against the snowy silence of a Slovenian Christmas in 1961, *Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud* masterfully blends wartime suspense with intimate family drama.
Director: France Štiglic
Cast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is *Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud* (1961) about?
The film unfolds on a snowy Christmas Eve, as a family in a Slovenian village prepares for the holidays. Beneath the surface, however, wounded partisans hide in a nearby cave, and the protagonist's growing unease proves justified when armed patrols arrive, threatening to expose their presence. It's a story of survival, suspicion, and the moral weight of wartime choices.
Who directed *Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud*?
The film was directed by France Štiglic, a celebrated Slovenian filmmaker known for his emotionally layered and socially resonant storytelling.
Who stars in *Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud*?
The cast features Lojze Potokar as the protagonist Temnikar, alongside Angelca Hlebce, Marija Lojk, Branko Miklavc, and Rudi Kosmač in key roles.
Is *Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud* (1961) worth watching?
While not widely rated, this 80-minute war drama stands out for its atmospheric tension and thematic depth. Fans of psychological wartime films will appreciate its slow-burn suspense and moral complexity, though its slower pacing may not appeal to all viewers.
How long is *Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud*?
The film has a runtime of 80 minutes.
About Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud (1961) — Slovenia's Haunting Wartime Drama
Set against the snowy silence of a Slovenian Christmas in 1961, *Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud* masterfully blends wartime suspense with intimate family drama. Directed by the acclaimed France Štiglic, the film follows Temnikar's household as they brace for the holiday season, unaware that their quiet mountain village hides a secret beneath the snow. In a nearby cave, wounded partisans seek refuge, their fate hanging by a thread as Temnikar's mounting dread reveals a looming betrayal. When armed patrols arrive at his door, the tension explodes, forcing him to confront the terrifying consequences of suspicion and survival. With its stark black-and-white cinematography and emotionally charged narrative, the film explores themes of trust, wartime paranoia, and the fragile balance between duty and humanity.
Štiglic's storytelling weaves a haunting atmosphere, where the warmth of home contrasts sharply with the cold brutality of conflict. The story's title evokes both the innocence of music and the ominous weight of fate, mirroring the duality of hope and despair that permeates the film. *Ballad About a Trumpet and a Cloud (1961)* is a gripping war drama that lingers in the mind long after the final frame fades.