Au hasard Balthazar, (French pronunciation: [o a.zaʁ bal.ta.zaʁ]; meaning Balthazar, At Random), also known as Balthazar, is a 1966 French film directed by Robert Bresson, starring Anne Wiazemsky. The film follows Marie (Wiazemsky), a shy farm girl, and her beloved donkey Balthazar over many years. As Marie grows up, the pair becomes separated, but the film traces both their fates as they live parallel lives, continually taking abuse of all forms from the people they encounter. The donkey has several owners, most of whom exploit him, often with more cruelty than kindness. He bears his suffering with nobility and wisdom, becoming a saint in the process. Balthazar and Marie often suffer at the hands of the same people. But in the end, Maries fate remains unresolved, whereas the donkeys is clear.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 06:03:20 +0000
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