Balzac: A Life of Passion (1999)
He burned with ambition. He lusted for life. He lived for passion.
This is the sprawling saga of Honoré de Balzac, a man who created a great literary oeuvre from the dramas and adventures of his own life - a life that he shaped into one spectacular and unforgettable blaze of passion. At the heart of the story are the women in Balzac's life. Although gruff, unsophisticated, and far from handsome, Balzac exerts an irresistible fascination on women.
Director: Josée Dayan
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 240 min
Release Date: September 13, 1999
Cast
- Gérard Depardieu - Honoré de Balzac
- Jeanne Moreau - Charlotte-Laure
- Fanny Ardant - Eve Hanska
- Virna Lisi - Madame de Berny
- Katja Riemann - Laure d'Abrantès
- Claude Rich - Maitre Plissoud
- Gert Voss - Victor Hugo
- Sergio Rubini - Eugene Sue
- François Marthouret - Doctor Nacquart
- Marianne Denicourt - Adèle Hugo
Screenplay
- Didier Decoin
- Honoré de Balzac (Novel)
Music: Bruno Coulais
Cinematography: Willy Stassen
Editing: Pauline Casalis, Adeline Yoyotte
Production: MEDIA Programme of the European Union, DD Productions, Mediaset, Taurus Film, TF1, Okko Production, CNC, GMT Productions
Country: Germany, France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Balzac: A Life of Passion about?
- This is the sprawling saga of Honoré de Balzac, a man who created a great literary oeuvre from the dramas and adventures of his own life - a life that he shaped into one spectacular and unforgettable blaze of passion. At the heart of the story are the women in Balzac's life. Although gruff, unsophisticated, and far from handsome, Balzac exerts an irresistible fascination on women.
- Who directed Balzac: A Life of Passion?
- Balzac: A Life of Passion was directed by Josée Dayan.
- Who stars in Balzac: A Life of Passion?
- Balzac: A Life of Passion stars Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau, Fanny Ardant, Virna Lisi, Katja Riemann, Claude Rich.
- How long is Balzac: A Life of Passion?
- Balzac: A Life of Passion has a runtime of 4h 0m (240 minutes).
- What genre is Balzac: A Life of Passion?
- Balzac: A Life of Passion is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Balzac: A Life of Passion produced?
- Balzac: A Life of Passion was produced in Germany, France, Italy.