What is Au Hasard Balthazar?
Au Hasard Balthazar is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1966
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- May 25, 1966
- Studios
- Argos films, Parc Film, SF Studios
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Au Hasard Balthazar is a film first released in 1966. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by Argos films, Parc Film, SF Studios. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A humble donkey endures humanity’s cruelty, bearing its sins with quiet dignity.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Robert Bresson
- Allegorical storytelling through the life of a donkey
- Praised as a profound masterpiece with strong critical ratings
- Its stark, bleak depiction of suffering can be emotionally heavy for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate contemplative cinema that uses an animal’s perspective to examine human morality.
The film contains themes of cruelty and suffering, making it appropriate for mature audiences.
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Who directed Au Hasard Balthazar?
The film was written and directed by Robert Bresson.
When was Au Hasard Balthazar released?
It was released in 1966.
What is the central premise of the film?
It follows the donkey Balthazar as he is passed between owners, reflecting human kindness and cruelty.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 36 minutes.
In what language is the film primarily presented?
The film is a French production, presented primarily in French.
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