Balzac: A Life of Passion
Balzac
“He burned with ambition. He lusted for life. He lived for passion.”
Synopsis
This is the sprawling saga of Honoré de Balzac, a man who created a great literary oeuvre from the dramas and adventures of his own life - a life that he shaped into one spectacular and unforgettable blaze of passion. At the heart of the story are the women in Balzac's life. Although gruff, unsophisticated, and far from handsome, Balzac exerts an irresistible fascination on women.
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Gérard Depardieu
Honoré de Balzac
Jeanne Moreau
Charlotte-Laure
Fanny Ardant
Eve Hanska
Virna Lisi
Madame de Berny
Katja Riemann
Laure d'Abrantès
Claude Rich
Maitre Plissoud
Gert Voss
Victor Hugo
Sergio Rubini
Eugene Sue
François Marthouret
Doctor Nacquart
Marianne Denicourt
Adèle Hugo
Gottfried John
Count Hanska
Pascal Vannson
Paradis
Enguerran Demeulenaere
Balzac as a Child
Saturnin Barré
Leon
Franck de la Personne
Buisson - Taylor
Roland Blanche
Gosselin - Editor
Daniel Dadzu
Orfevre
Dominique Besnehard
Werdet - Editor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josée Dayan
- Screenplay & Story
- Didier Decoin, Honoré de Balzac
- Original Score
- Bruno Coulais
- Original Title
- Balzac
- Country of Origin
- Germany, France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 4h 0m
- Production Studios
- MEDIA Programme of the European Union, DD Productions, Mediaset, Taurus Film, TF1, Okko Production, CNC, GMT Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josée Dayan
Didier Decoin, Honoré de Balzac
Bruno Coulais
Willy Stassen
Pauline Casalis, Adeline Yoyotte, Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Edith Colnel, Jean-Pierre Guérin
Department Leadership Roster
Josée Dayan
Director
Didier Decoin
Writer
Bruno Coulais
Original Music Composer
Willy Stassen
Director of Photography
Jean-Pierre Guérin
Producer
Pauline Casalis
Editor
Adeline Yoyotte
Editor
Marie-Josèphe Yoyotte
Editor
Richard Cunin
Production Design
Jean-Philippe Abril
Costume Design
Emmanuelle Corbeau
Costume Design
Samy Douib
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Balzac: A Life of Passion
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What is Balzac: A Life of Passion about?
This is the sprawling saga of Honoré de Balzac, a man who created a great literary oeuvre from the dramas and adventures of his own life - a life that he shaped into one spectacular and unforgettable blaze of passion. At the heart of the story are the women in Balzac's life. Although gruff, unsophisticated, and far from handsome, Balzac exerts an irresistible fascination on women.
Who directed Balzac: A Life of Passion?
Balzac: A Life of Passion was directed by Josée Dayan.
Who stars in Balzac: A Life of Passion?
The principal cast of Balzac: A Life of Passion includes Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau, Fanny Ardant, Virna Lisi, Katja Riemann.
When was Balzac: A Life of Passion released and how long is it?
Balzac: A Life of Passion was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 4h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Balzac: A Life of Passion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Balzac: A Life of Passion was composed by Bruno Coulais.
Is Balzac: A Life of Passion based on a book or true story?
Balzac: A Life of Passion is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Honoré de Balzac".