Au Hasard Balthazar (1966)
The story of a mistreated donkey and the people around him. A study on saintliness and a sister piece to Bresson's Mouchette.
15,715
Photos
See all photos
Cast & Crew
Top Billed Cast
-
Marie -
Jacques -
Gérard
-
Arnold -
Marie's Father
-
Merchant -
Marie's Mother
-
Baker's Wife
-
The Priest
-
-
Notary
-
-
-
Police Officer
-
Baker
Full cast
Director:
Robert BressonWriter:
Robert BressonAll Cast & Crew
Awards
6 wins & 2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
Add a Review
User Reviews
Metacritic Reviews
Critic Reviews
Parents Guide
More Like This
Mouchette
A Man Escaped
Pickpocket
L'Argent
Diary of a Country Priest
The Devil, Probably
The Trial of Joan of Arc
Lancelot of the Lake
Four Nights of a Dreamer
A Gentle Creature
Ordet
L'Avventura
Did You Know?
Trivia
Title translation: Balthazar, at Random.
Quotes
Marie:
Don't you believe in anything?
Merchant:
I believe in what I own. I love money. I hate death.
Marie:
You'll die like everyone else.
Merchant:
I will bury them all.
Goofs
The "for Sale" sign that is on the fence when Balthazar runs through the gate is different to the one seen in close-up. Also, when he runs through the gate, the sign is in shadow but in close-up it is in full sun.
Soundtracks
Piano Sonata No.20 in A Major, II. Andantino (D. 959)Written by Franz Schubert
Performed by Jean-Joël Barbier
Storyline
Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
DramaDetails
Release Date:
25 May 1966Language
French, Latin
Country of Origin
France, SwedenFilming Locations
Guyancourt, Yvelines, FranceBox Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$8,436 19 October 2003
Gross USA:
$45,406
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$45,406
Plan your week of TV watching with our list of all the new originals, adaptations, and "double" features you can't miss.
Check out the action from New York Comic Con check out what IMDb editors are watching this month, and more.
