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Release Year1999
Runtime4h 00m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes12
DirectorJosée Dayan
WritersDidier Decoin
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBalzac: A Life of Passion
About Balzac: A Life of Passion
This is the sprawling saga of Honoré de Balzac, a man who created a great literary oeuvre from the dramas and adventures of his own life - a life that he shaped into one spectacular and unforgettable blaze of passion. At the heart of the story are the women in Balzac's life. Although gruff, unsophisticated, and far from handsome, Balzac exerts an irresistible fascination on women.
Directed by Josée Dayan, Balzac: A Life of Passion leans on a strong ensemble — Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau, Fanny Ardant — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1999.
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