Review of Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) by Aroonav D — 03 May 2012

As Godard explained, the entire world in an hour and a half.

This review of Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) was written by Aroonav D on 03 May 2012.

Au Hasard Balthazar has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Steve G (1,301) on 12 Apr 2013

Hasard is right. Gluttony of randomness. I was expecting this to be so much better. The Marie character was utterly pathetic & remote…

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