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6/10Devastating. Crazy to see Adele Exarchopoulos so young. You'll never hear the sound of a donkey braying the same way again
Reviewed on May 5, 2018
Au Hasard Balthazar(1966)
Au hasard Balthazar
7.5(525)1h 36m1966-05-25
Drama
Au Hasard Balthazar Synopsis
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.
Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) is a drama film directed by Robert Bresson, released on May 25, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge and Jean-Claude Guilbert. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 525 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Bresson
- Writers:
- Robert Bresson
- Producers:
- Mag Bodard
- Cinematographer:
- Ghislain Cloquet
- Composer:
- Jean Wiener
- Production:
- Argos films, Parc Film, SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
- Revenue:
- $39,388
- Status:
- Released
Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) Trailer
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Au Hasard Balthazar Videos & Clips
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"Au hasard Balthazar" | "Наудачу, Бальтазар", 1966 (Rialto Pictures trailer, english subs)
Trailer
Donald Richie on Au Hasard Balthazar
Featurette
Au Hasard Balthazar Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anne Wiazemsky
as Marie
- Walter Green
Walter Green
as Jacques
- François Lafarge
François Lafarge
as Gérard
- Jean-Claude Guilbert
Jean-Claude Guilbert
as Arnold
- Philippe Asselin
Philippe Asselin
as Marie's Father
- Pierre Klossowski
Pierre Klossowski
as Merchant
- Nathalie Joyaut
Nathalie Joyaut
as Marie's Mother
- Marie-Claire Fremont
Marie-Claire Fremont
as Baker's Wife
- Jean-Joël Barbier
Jean-Joël Barbier
as The Priest
Key crew
Directed by Robert Bresson, written by Robert Bresson, produced by Mag Bodard.
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Au Hasard Balthazar Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 525 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10The novice actor Anne Wiazemsky is really effective as "Marie", a young woman who has shared most of her life with her donkey "Baltahzar". Initially her childhood pet, this creature has spent much of his life as the victim of inhumane treatment at the hands of subsequent owners - including her rather wretched boyfriend "Gérard" (François Lafarge) - that in may ways mirrors her own mistreatment and unhappiness.…
Reviewed on December 25, 2022
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Au Hasard Balthazar – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Au Hasard Balthazar online?
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Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Au Hasard Balthazar?
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The main cast of Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) includes Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert and Philippe Asselin. The film was directed by Robert Bresson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Au Hasard Balthazar released?
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Au Hasard Balthazar was released on May 25, 1966 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is Au Hasard Balthazar worth watching?
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Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 525 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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