Review of Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) by Patrick C — 04 May 2009

Spiritually unsettling, deeply moving and now one of favorite films of all time.

This review of Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) was written by Patrick C on 04 May 2009.

Au Hasard Balthazar has generally received very positive reviews.

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