Balthazar (1966) France, Sweden
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Director:Robert Bresson
Studio:Argos Films
Writer:Robert Bresson
Rating:7.9 (13,680 votes)
Rated:Not Rated
Date Added:2018-03-07
UPC:037429207420
Awards:5 wins & 2 nominations
Genre:Drama
IMDb:0060138
Duration:95
Picture Format:Widescreen
Aspect Ratio:1.66 : 1
Sound:Mono
Languages:French, Latin
Subtitles:English
Features:Video interview with film scholar Donald Richie
Original theatrical trailer
LAC code:4000101039
DVD or VHS:DVD
Original:original
Robert Bresson  ...  (Director)
Robert Bresson  ...  (Writer)
 
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
Guy Renault  ...  
Jean Rémignard  ...  Notary
Guy Brejac  ...  
Mylène Weyergans  ...  
Jacques Sorbets  ...  Police Officer
François Sullerot  ...  Baker
Michael Lonsdale  ...  
Daniel Emilfork  ...  
Emmanuelle Riva  ...  
Gabriela Kownacka  ...  
Adrianna Biedrzynska  ...  
Rafal Wieczynski  ...  
Pawel Królikowski  ...  
René Bazart  ...  
Isabelle de Winter  ...  
Roger Fjellstrom  ...  
Henri Fraisse  ...  
Sven Frostenson  ...  
Dominique Mounc  ...  
Tord Paag  ...  Louis
José Ruiz Pernias  ...  
Isabelle Petit  ...  
Gilles Sandier  ...  
Pascale Savornin  ...  
Ghislain Cloquet  ...  Cinematographer
Summary: This is the story of a donkey and the somewhat difficult life it leads. During a summer holiday, the baby donkey is a child's pet but when they return home, it begins it's life of misery. It works as a farm animal, pulling a delivery cart and working as any manner as various owners require of it. Meanwhile, the young girl who first acquired Balthazar as a pet grows up, only to be badly treated herself by an indifferent and selfish boyfriend.