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The French Cinema: Au Hasard Balthazar

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

starring Anne Wiazemsky, Francois Lafarge

The donkey, Balthazar, the real star of Robert Bresson's greatest film, represents man's life from birth to death, encompassing childhood, adolescence, work and old age. This is Bressen's seventh film in nearly 25 years and features Francois Mauriac's 18-year-old granddaughter, Anne Wiazemsky, among its non-professional cast.
Written and directed by Robert Bresson

Contributors

Writer/director:
Robert Bresson
Producer:
Mag Bodard
Marie:
Anne Wiazemsky
Gerard:
Francois Lafarge
Jacques:
Walter Green
Arnold:
J.C. Guilbert
The Merchant:
Pierre Kiossowski
Marie's Mother:
Nathalie Joyaut
Marie's Father:
Philippe Asselin
Source: Radio Times

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