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GreatGoodWatch scoreSummary
As Balzac prepares to die, his entire past flashes before his eyes. As a young writer, he was driven by the desire to achieve something great.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
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Where to watch
Not streaming in any country yet.
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Only audience scores so far
Audiences 67GoodWatch 76
IMDb6.7
First aired
1999
September 13, 1999
Ended 1999
Genre
DramaLanguage
French
Original language
Also spoken
SpanishMade in
France
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityModerate
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
14 of 14 · most episodes first
Fanny ArdantEve Hanska · 2 episodes
Gérard DepardieuHonoré de Balzac · 2 episodes
Jeanne MoreauCharlotte-Laure · 2 episodes
Virna LisiLaure de Berny · 2 episodes
Katja RiemannLaure d’Abrantès · 2 episodes
Claude Richmaitre Plissoud · 2 episodes- GVGert VossVictor Hugo · 2 episodes
Sergio RubiniEugène Sue · 2 episodes
François Marthouretdocteur Nacquart · 2 episodes
Marianne DenicourtAdèle Hugo · 2 episodes
Gottfried Johnle comte Hanski · 2 episodes
Hervé BriauxCharles Sédillot · 2 episodes
Roland BertinStendhal · 2 episodes
Jeanne BalibarAlina Moniuzko · 2 episodes
Directing · 1
- Josée Dayan Director, Creator
Writing · 1
- Didier Decoin Writer
Sound · 1
- Bruno Coulais Original Music Composer
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