Balablok
Seen it?1973 | 7 min | Animation
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history and war-film fans and anyone who knows cartoons aren't just for kids. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost.
- The mood
- Feel-good.
- The pace
- Lively and easy to follow, at 7 min. Short enough for a weeknight.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you can't get past animation (your loss).
Blocks and balls fight simply because they are different, until their battle reduces everyone to the same shape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Cannes award: Short Film Palme d'Or.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$37K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 1K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Břetislav Pojar