Review of Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) by Benjamin H — 03 Jan 2008

Bizarre, surreal, ultraviolent, understated... all lend themselves as one word descriptions of this strange journey.

This review of Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) was written by Benjamin H on 03 Jan 2008.

Au Hasard Balthazar has generally received very positive reviews.

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