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Balthazar

Original title: Au hasard Balthazar
  • 19661966
  • K-16K-16
  • 1h 35m
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Balthazar (1966)
The story of a mistreated donkey and the people around him. A study on saintliness and a sister piece to Bresson's Mouchette.
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The story of a mistreated donkey and the people around him. A study on saintliness and a sister piece to Bresson's Mouchette.The story of a mistreated donkey and the people around him. A study on saintliness and a sister piece to Bresson's Mouchette.The story of a mistreated donkey and the people around him. A study on saintliness and a sister piece to Bresson's Mouchette.

IMDb RATING
7.8/10
20K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
10,189
595
  • Director
    • Robert Bresson
  • Writer
    • Robert Bresson
  • Stars
    • Anne Wiazemsky
    • Walter Green
    • François Lafarge
Top credits
  • Director
    • Robert Bresson
  • Writer
    • Robert Bresson
  • Stars
    • Anne Wiazemsky
    • Walter Green
    • François Lafarge
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 97User reviews
    • 108Critic reviews
    • 98Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Trailer [OV]
    Trailer 1:33
    Trailer [OV]

    Photos70

    Anne Wiazemsky in Balthazar (1966)
    Anne Wiazemsky in Balthazar (1966)
    Philippe Asselin and Anne Wiazemsky in Balthazar (1966)
    Pierre Klossowski in Balthazar (1966)
    "Au hasard Balthazar" 1966 Argos Films
    Balthazar (1966)
    Pierre Klossowski in Balthazar (1966)
    Jean-Joël Barbier in Balthazar (1966)
    François Sullerot in Balthazar (1966)
    Marie-Claire Frémont in Balthazar (1966)
    Nathalie Joyaut in Balthazar (1966)
    Philippe Asselin and Nathalie Joyaut in Balthazar (1966)

    Top cast

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    Anne Wiazemsky
    Anne Wiazemsky
    • Marie
    Walter Green
    • Jacques
    François Lafarge
    • Gérard
    Jean-Claude Guilbert
    Jean-Claude Guilbert
    • Arnold
    Philippe Asselin
    • Marie's Father
    Pierre Klossowski
    Pierre Klossowski
    • Merchant
    Nathalie Joyaut
    • Marie's Mother
    Marie-Claire Frémont
    • Baker's Wife
    Jean-Joël Barbier
    • The Priest
    Guy Renault
    Jean Rémignard
    • Notary
    Guy Brejac
    Mylène Van der Mersch
      Jacques Sorbets
      • Police Officer
      François Sullerot
      • Baker
      Henri Fraisse
      Gilles Sandier
      Dominique Moune
      • Director
        • Robert Bresson
      • Writer
        • Robert Bresson
      • All cast & crew
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      Storyline

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      Did you know

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      • Trivia
        Balthazar was an untrained donkey during most of the filming, which made Bressons's work a real challenge. The only scene for which the donkey was trained was the circus math trick.
      • Goofs
        In the very last shot of the film the shadow of the camera man or someone else enters the picture from the bottom right.
      • Quotes

        Gerard: Lend him to us.

        Marie's mother: He's worked enough. He's old. He's all I have.

        Gerard: Just for a day.

        Marie's mother: Besides, he's a saint.

      • Connections
        Edited into Histoire(s) du cinéma: Seul le cinéma (1994)
      • Soundtracks
        Piano Sonata No.20 in A Major, II. Andantino (D. 959)
        Music by Franz Schubert
        Performed by Jean-Joël Barbier

      User reviews97

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      One of Bresson's best films!!
      It took me years to track down a video copy of this rare film. It was definitely worth searching for. It's my favorite of Bresson's films. A very intense and dark drama about the quality of human and animal life on the face of the earth. This film will definitely bring you to your knees.
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      • Feb 7, 2000

      Details

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      • Release date
        • September 15, 1967 (Finland)
      • Countries of origin
        • France
        • Sweden
      • Languages
        • French
        • Latin
      • Also known as
        • Au hasard Balthazar
      • Filming locations
        • Guyancourt, Yvelines, France
      • Production companies
        • Argos Films
        • Athos Films
        • Parc Film
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      Box office

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      • Gross US & Canada
        • $45,406
      • Opening weekend US & Canada
        • $8,436
        • Oct 19, 2003
      • Gross worldwide
        • $45,406
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      Technical specs

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      • Runtime
        1 hour 35 minutes
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Sound mix
        • Mono
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.66 : 1

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