Movie
Au Hasard Balthazar
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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Checked Jul 23, 2026
Au Hasard Balthazar is available to stream on The Criterion Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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.
More about Au Hasard Balthazar
Cast
Anne WiazemskyMarieCredits
- Directed by
- Robert Bresson
- Written by
- Robert Bresson
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Box office
- $39.4K
Production
Argos filmsFrance- Parc FilmFrance
SF StudiosSweden
Svenska FilminstitutetSweden
Themes
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