Au Hasard Balthazar
Originally released in 1966. Au Hasard Balthazar is a drama film. directed by Robert Bresson.
Starring Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, and François Lafarge
Synopsis
The story of a donkey Balthazar as he is passed from owner to owner, some kind and some cruel but all with motivations beyond his understanding. Balthazar, whose life parallels that of his first keeper, Marie, is truly a beast of burden, suffering the sins of humankind. But despite his powerlessness, he accepts his fate nobly.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 25, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (493 votes)
Box Office
$39.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
- Revenue
- $39,388
Production Companies
- Argos films
- Parc Film
- SF Studios
- Svenska Filminstitutet
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Au Hasard Balthazar about?
The story of a donkey Balthazar as he is passed from owner to owner, some kind and some cruel but all with motivations beyond his understanding. Balthazar, whose life parallels that of his first ke...
Who directed Au Hasard Balthazar?
Au Hasard Balthazar was directed by Robert Bresson.
How long is Au Hasard Balthazar?
Au Hasard Balthazar has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Au Hasard Balthazar released?
Au Hasard Balthazar was released on May 25, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Au Hasard Balthazar?
The main cast of Au Hasard Balthazar includes Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert, Philippe Asselin.
Is Au Hasard Balthazar worth watching?
Au Hasard Balthazar has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 493 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.