Au Hasard Balthazar
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.
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"Au hasard Balthazar" | "Наудачу, Бальтазар", 1966 (Rialto Pictures trailer, english subs)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-21
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 17, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 29, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Bresson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bresson
- Original Score
- Jean Wiener
- Original Title
- Au hasard Balthazar
- Country of Origin
- France, Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- French, Latin
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Worldwide Gross
- $39K
- Production Studios
- Argos films, Parc Film, SF Studios, Svenska Filminstitutet
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Bresson
Robert Bresson
Jean Wiener
Ghislain Cloquet
Raymond Lamy
Mag Bodard
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Bresson
Writer
Robert Bresson
Director
Mag Bodard
Producer
Jean Wiener
Original Music Composer
Ghislain Cloquet
Director of Photography
Pierre Charbonnier
Production Design
Raymond Lamy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Au Hasard Balthazar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Au Hasard Balthazar about?
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.
Who directed Au Hasard Balthazar?
Au Hasard Balthazar was directed by Robert Bresson.
Who stars in Au Hasard Balthazar?
The principal cast of Au Hasard Balthazar includes Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert, Philippe Asselin.
When was Au Hasard Balthazar released and how long is it?
Au Hasard Balthazar was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
How much did Au Hasard Balthazar make at the box office?
Au Hasard Balthazar grossed $39K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Au Hasard Balthazar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Au Hasard Balthazar was composed by Jean Wiener.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Au Hasard Balthazar?
Au Hasard Balthazar holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).