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Colin Farrell Stars in Netflix's Ballad of a Small Player

9/10/2025

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Story summary

Director Edward Berger presents *Ballad of a Small Player*, a sequel to *Conclave*.
Colin Farrell stars as Lord Doyle, a gambler in Macau battling addiction and debt.
Berger highlights the film's operatic style, differing from *Conclave* and *All Quiet on the Western Front*.
The narrative follows Doyle's quest for liberation from his past.
Co-stars Fala Chen and Tilda Swinton embody key influences in Doyle's life.
The film addresses contemporary themes of greed and directionlessness.
*Ballad of a Small Player* will premiere on Netflix in October 2025.

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Story summary

Director Edward Berger presents *Ballad of a Small Player*, a sequel to *Conclave*.
Colin Farrell stars as Lord Doyle, a gambler in Macau battling addiction and debt.
Berger highlights the film's operatic style, differing from *Conclave* and *All Quiet on the Western Front*.
The narrative follows Doyle's quest for liberation from his past.
Co-stars Fala Chen and Tilda Swinton embody key influences in Doyle's life.
The film addresses contemporary themes of greed and directionlessness.
*Ballad of a Small Player* will premiere on Netflix in October 2025.