Balzac
Synopsis
Balzac is a 1951 short documentary film by French director Jean Vidal. It is a biopic on the work, life, and loves of the French playwright and novelist Honoré de Balzac, his evolution as a writer and how his individual works fit into the design of La Comedie Humaine. The film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1952 and won first prize for best director at the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival the same year.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jean Vidal
- Screenplay & Story
- Sherry Managan, Jean Vidal
- Original Title
- Balzac
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Compas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Vidal
Sherry Managan, Jean Vidal
Maurice Barry
Daniel Sarrade, Henri Sarrade
Roger Leenhardt
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Barry
Director of Photography
Daniel Sarrade
Editor
Roger Leenhardt
Producer
Henri Sarrade
Editor
Jean Vidal
Director
Sherry Managan
Writer
Jean Vidal
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balzac
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What is Balzac about?
Balzac is a 1951 short documentary film by French director Jean Vidal. It is a biopic on the work, life, and loves of the French playwright and novelist Honoré de Balzac, his evolution as a writer and how his individual works fit into the design of La Comedie Humaine. The film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1952 and won first prize for best director at the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival the same year.
Who directed Balzac?
Balzac was directed by Jean Vidal.
Who stars in Balzac?
The principal cast of Balzac includes Sherry Managan.
When was Balzac released and how long is it?
Balzac was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 24m.