Balkan Baroque (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1999, Balkan Baroque is a documentary film directed by Pierre Coulibeuf, running about 60 minutes. “Marina Abramovic Performance” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Balkan Baroque is a real and imaginary biography of the Yugoslavian performance artist Marina Abramovic. Rather than a mechanical reproduction of the artist's work, the film tries to create a new reality by translating the performances into cinematographic images that intensify the fictional context of the film. Abramovic plays herself, but ,appearing in multiple forms, blurs her own identity. Memories and fantasies intermingle with day to day rituals. The chronological narrative often breaks to reflect the interior voyage of the protagonist from the present to the past and back to the present. The result is a visually impressive film. Balkan Baroque had its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, 1999.
Who’s in it. Balkan Baroque stars Marina Abramović as Herself, Paolo Canevari as Himself, Ulay as Himself and Michel Butor as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Balkan Baroque has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Balkan Baroque page.
If you liked it. Fans of Balkan Baroque tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Balkan Baroque (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Balkan Baroque change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Balkan Baroque worth watching?
- Balkan Baroque holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Balkan Baroque?
- Balkan Baroque stars Marina Abramović, Paolo Canevari, Ulay, Michel Butor and Pedro Canevari.
- When was Balkan Baroque released?
- Balkan Baroque was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.