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Au Hasard Balthazar

1966, French. Directed by Robert Bresson.

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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Runtime
1h 36m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
French
Rated
NR

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Au Hasard Balthazar is streaming on MUBI in India.

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Released
25 May 1966
Original title
Au hasard Balthazar
Country
France, Sweden
Written by
Robert Bresson
Box office
$39K
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Is Au Hasard Balthazar worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 533 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Au Hasard Balthazar?

Au Hasard Balthazar runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).

Does Au Hasard Balthazar have a post-credits scene?

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Au Hasard Balthazar is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Au Hasard Balthazar on?

Au Hasard Balthazar is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)

What movies are like Au Hasard Balthazar?

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Who directed Au Hasard Balthazar?

Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) was directed by Robert Bresson and stars Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge.

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