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DRAMA . 1966 . 1h 36m . French . 7.5/10

Au Hasard Balthazar_

Original: 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.

Starring Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge
Box Office $39K
7.5/10
Rating
$39K
Box Office
1h 36m
Runtime
1966
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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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Cast
Anne Wiazemsky stars as Marie in Au Hasard Balthazar.
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Year context
Au Hasard Balthazar was released 60 years ago in 1966.
Overview
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, w...
Au Hasard Balthazar is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 36m.

CAST (9)

Anne Wiazemsky
Anne Wiazemsky
Marie
WG
Walter Green
Jacques
FL
François Lafarge
Gérard
JG
Jean-Claude Guilbert
Arnold
PA
Philippe Asselin
Marie's Father
PK
Pierre Klossowski
Merchant
NJ
Nathalie Joyaut
Marie's Mother
MF
Marie-Claire Fremont
Baker's Wife
JB
Jean-Joël Barbier
The Priest

BOX OFFICE

$39K
Revenue

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
96 min (1h 36m)
Original Title
Au hasard Balthazar
Language
French
Country
Rating
7.5/10 (498 votes)
Popularity
3
Box Office
$39,388

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Au Hasard Balthazar about?
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.
How long is Au Hasard Balthazar?
Au Hasard Balthazar has a runtime of 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Who stars in Au Hasard Balthazar?
The cast of Au Hasard Balthazar includes Anne Wiazemsky, Walter Green, François Lafarge, Jean-Claude Guilbert, Philippe Asselin.
How much did Au Hasard Balthazar make at the box office?
Au Hasard Balthazar earned $39,388 worldwide at the box office.
What is the rating of Au Hasard Balthazar?
Au Hasard Balthazar has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 based on 498 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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