Balzac (1951)
Balzac is a 1951 short documentary film by French director Jean Vidal. It is a biopic on the work, life, and loves of the French playwright and novelist Honoré de Balzac, his evolution as a writer and how his individual works fit into the design of La Comedie Humaine. The film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1952 and won first prize for best director at the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival the same year.
Director: Jean Vidal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date: January 1, 1951
Cast
- Sherry Managan - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Maurice Barry
Editing: Daniel Sarrade, Henri Sarrade
Production: Les Films du Compas
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
balzac, biography
More Films by Director: Jean Vidal
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Balzac about?
- Balzac is a 1951 short documentary film by French director Jean Vidal. It is a biopic on the work, life, and loves of the French playwright and novelist Honoré de Balzac, his evolution as a writer and how his individual works fit into the design of La Comedie Humaine. The film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1952 and won first prize for best director at the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival the same year.
- Who directed Balzac?
- Balzac was directed by Jean Vidal.
- Who stars in Balzac?
- Balzac stars Sherry Managan.
- How long is Balzac?
- Balzac has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
- What genre is Balzac?
- Balzac is a Documentary film.
- Where was Balzac produced?
- Balzac was produced in France.