Overview
Hallstätter Ballade refers to a celebrated 1961 Austrian documentary short film directed by István Szőts. The film is best known for poetically capturing the unique, centuries-old Alpine tradition of skull painting (Totenkult) in the village of Hallstatt.
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Documentary · Not Rated
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- Director
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- Cast
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Documentary · Not Rated
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- Director
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- Runtime
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