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Au Hasard Balthazar (re-release)
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MPAA RATING: Not Rated
Starring Anne Wiazemsky, François Lafarge, Philippe Asselin, Nathalie Joyaut, Walter Green, Jean-Claude Guilbert, Pierre Klossowski, and François Sullerot
Robert Bresson's 1966 film focuses on the story of the donkey Balthazar and the people around him.
| GENRE(S): | Drama | Foreign |
| WRITTEN BY: | Robert Bresson |
| DIRECTED BY: | Robert Bresson |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: June 14, 2005 Theatrical: October 17, 2003 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 88 minutes, B/W |
| ORIGIN: | France |
| LANGUAGE(S): | French (with English subtitles) |
Also known as "Balthazar"; Winner, Golden Lion (Grand Prize), 1966 Venice Film Festival; Winner, Critics Award (Best Film) (tie), 1967 French Syndicate of Film Critics
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.0 (out of 10) based on 24 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Ira M gave it a10:
I just purchased this movie. I have seen it twice now. Religous allegory and painful realism in one movie. Not quite as surreal as Bunuel or Fellini, more subtle. What stikes me as strange are the events that never take place on screen. On the first viewing, I thought that maybe I wasn't paying attention close enough. I guess that is a part of the mystery, though. I loved the party scene with the fireworks. This is a subtle, sad masterpiece.
Stephen P., Ph.D. gave it a10:
Easily the most depressing movie I've ever seen. What a masterpiece, yet it put me into a depression that lasted two or three months. The final scene is, without question, one of the greatest in film. For the uninitiated, Balthazar plays the role of Jesus Christ in taking on the sin of the world, only to be rejected by humanity. It is, quite simply, extraordinary.
matt m. gave it a10:
One of the few films that truely matter, this is the pinacle of Bresson's achievements. Sadly this will be lost to the mainstream, but those who dare to explore will be richly rewarded, each viewing remains lyrical and profoundly enduring.
Mike R gave it a10:
Double-ditto the observations of Yoon Min C's user review. Those who understand the basic truths of life will see them all in this movie. Those who do not, might learn from this movie. And then there are those who consciously choose not to understand - alas, the works of Bresson are not for you.
Tiffy B. gave it a4:
I'm puzzled by the brouhaha around this film. While I generally like moody foreign films, especially those that deal with spiritual themes, I found myself completely turned off by a plot that I found often incoherent and acting which was execrable. And what's with this always pointing the camera at the character's feet? Is that supposed to be the donkey's point of view, or what? Cinematography was otherwise excellent, music fine, & concept fascinating but not well executed.
Dean R. gave it a10:
John Q. who gave this film a 2 rating is a prime example of everthing that is wrong with America and its sensibilities. Stop watching film John, it just isn't worth it for you.
Sam R. gave it a 10:
This is one of the five or ten most important films ever made, in any language, and one that will never leave the mind of the fortunate viewer who enters Balthazar's world. Bresson's film is about as close to perfect as I can find.
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