Au Hasard Balthazar (1966)
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.
Director: Robert Bresson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: May 25, 1966
Cast
- Anne Wiazemsky - Marie
- Walter Green - Jacques
- François Lafarge - Gérard
- Jean-Claude Guilbert - Arnold
- Philippe Asselin - Marie's Father
- Pierre Klossowski - Merchant
- Nathalie Joyaut - Marie's Mother
- Marie-Claire Fremont - Baker's Wife
- Jean-Joël Barbier - The Priest
Screenplay
Music: Jean Wiener
Cinematography: Ghislain Cloquet
Editing: Raymond Lamy
Production: Argos films, Parc Film, SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
Country: France, Sweden
Language: Français, Latin
Box Office: $39,388
Original Language: fr
Themes
Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor
Keywords
suicide, rape, countryside, misery, donkey, gang leader, youth gang, black and white, cruelty, burden, beast of burden, transcendence, purity, pride, animal cruelty
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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 keeper, Marie, is truly a beast of burden, suffering the sins of humankind. But despite his powerlessness, he accepts his fate nobly.
- Who directed Au Hasard Balthazar?
- Au Hasard Balthazar was directed by Robert Bresson.
- Who stars in Au Hasard Balthazar?
- Au Hasard Balthazar stars Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert, Philippe Asselin, Pierre Klossowski.
- How long is Au Hasard Balthazar?
- Au Hasard Balthazar has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Au Hasard Balthazar?
- Au Hasard Balthazar is a Drama film.
- How much did Au Hasard Balthazar gross?
- Au Hasard Balthazar grossed $39,388 worldwide.
- Where was Au Hasard Balthazar produced?
- Au Hasard Balthazar was produced in France, Sweden.
- What are the themes of Au Hasard Balthazar?
- The themes of Au Hasard Balthazar include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Crushing Humiliation and Struggle for Honor.