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Balzac: A Life of Passion

1999Movie4 h 0 min

DramaRomance
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–44%
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes–44%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Pure escapism

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
Josée Dayan
Written by
Honoré de Balzac, Didier Decoin
Produced by
Jean-Pierre Guérin
Music by
Bruno Coulais

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Facts

September 13, 1999 · 4 h 0 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 13, 1999
Runtime
4 h 0 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
French
Made in
Germany, France, Italy

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Balzac: A Life of Passion worth watching?"

Questions about Balzac: A Life of Passion

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Balzac: A Life of Passion worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Balzac: A Life of Passion good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Balzac: A Life of Passion plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Balzac: A Life of Passion in English?

French

No, it was made in French.