Movie

Balzac: A Life of Passion

“He burned with ambition. He lusted for life. He lived for passion.”

★ 5.7(12)19994h 0m

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Good to know

Director: Josée Dayan
Release date: 1999-09-13
Runtime: 4h 0m
Language: French
Status: Released
Country: Germany
Studio: MEDIA Programme of the European Union

About Balzac: A Life of Passion

Balzac: A Life of Passion is a 1999 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Josée Dayan, starring Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau and Fanny Ardant. It has a runtime of 4 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Balzac: A Life of Passion in Greece — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Gérard Depardieu

Honoré de Balzac

Jeanne Moreau

Charlotte-Laure

Fanny Ardant

Eve Hanska

Virna Lisi

Madame de Berny

Katja Riemann

Laure d'Abrantès

Claude Rich

Maitre Plissoud

Gert Voss

Victor Hugo

Sergio Rubini

Eugene Sue

François Marthouret

Doctor Nacquart

Marianne Denicourt

Adèle Hugo

Gottfried John

Count Hanska

Pascal Vannson

Paradis

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Balzac: A Life of Passion in Greece?+

Balzac: A Life of Passion is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Greece. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Balzac: A Life of Passion on Netflix?+

Balzac: A Life of Passion is not on Netflix in Greece right now.

How long is Balzac: A Life of Passion?+

Balzac: A Life of Passion has a runtime of 4 hours 0 minutes (240 minutes).

Who stars in Balzac: A Life of Passion?+

Balzac: A Life of Passion stars Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau, Fanny Ardant, Virna Lisi and Katja Riemann.

When did Balzac: A Life of Passion come out?+

Balzac: A Life of Passion is a 1999 movie directed by Josée Dayan.

What genre is Balzac: A Life of Passion?+

Balzac: A Life of Passion is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Balzac: A Life of Passion?+

Balzac: A Life of Passion was directed by Josée Dayan.