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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Robert BressonWriter:
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Cast
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| Anne Wiazemsky | ... | Marie | |
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Walter Green | ... | Jacques |
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François Lafarge | ... | Gérard |
| Jean-Claude Guilbert | ... | Arnold | |
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Philippe Asselin | ... | Marie's Father |
| Pierre Klossowski | ... | Merchant | |
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Nathalie Joyaut | ... | Marie's Mother |
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Marie-Claire Frémont | ... | Baker's Wife |
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Jean-Joël Barbier | ... | The Priest |
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Guy Renault | ||
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Jean Rémignard | ... | Notary |
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Guy Brejac | ||
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Mylène Weyergans | ||
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Jacques Sorbets | ... | Police Officer |
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François Sullerot | ... | Baker |
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Plot Synopsis
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This is the story of a donkey and the somewhat difficult life it leads. During a summer holiday, the baby donkey is a child's pet but when they return home, it begins it's life of misery. It works as a farm animal, pulling a delivery cart and working as any manner as various owners require of it. Meanwhile, the young girl who first acquired Balthazar as a pet grows up, only to be badly treated herself by an indifferent and selfish boyfriend. Written by garykmcd
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Release Date:
25 May 1966 (France) See more »Also Known As:
Au Hasard Balthazar See more »Filming Locations:
Guyancourt, Yvelines, FranceEdit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$8,325, 19 October 2003, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$39,388, 14 December 2003Company Credits
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1.66 : 1
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[Marie's father turns away]
Priest: You must forgive. Everyone. Much will be forgiven you. You have suffered.
Marie's father: I may suffer less than you think.
Priest: [Reading] God does not foresake forever. He may punish, yet he will have compassion. H does not willingly afflict the children of men.
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Written by Franz Schubert
Performed by Jean-Joël Barbier
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Trivia
Title translation: Balthazar, at Random. See more »Goofs
The "for Sale" sign that is on the fence when Balthazar runs through the gate is different to the one seen in close-up. Also, when he runs through the gate, the sign is in shadow but in close-up it is in full sun. See more »Quotes
Marie's mother: He is in despair. Comfort him.[Marie's father turns away]
Priest: You must forgive. Everyone. Much will be forgiven you. You have suffered.
Marie's father: I may suffer less than you think.
Priest: [Reading] God does not foresake forever. He may punish, yet he will have compassion. H does not willingly afflict the children of men.
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Soundtracks
Piano Sonata No.20 in A Major, II. Andantino (D. 959)Written by Franz Schubert
Performed by Jean-Joël Barbier
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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.