Review of Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) by Jarett B — 13 Sep 2007
Upon mentioning the word 'minimalist' concerning Bresson to a filmmaker he rebuked me, saying that there is nothing minimal about Bresson's images, but in fact they are among the purist in cinema.
In a film where the protagonist is a donkey and it is famous/infamous for its lack of dialogue and expression, 'Balthazar' moves one to the verge of despair and sadness through the unquestionable beauty of its images.
To accuse a film of being too filmic seems absurd, but Bresson is often labelled as boring and difficult. His images, however, tell stories that do not need words.
This review of Au Hasard Balthazar (1966) was written by Jarett B on 13 Sep 2007.
Au Hasard Balthazar has generally received very positive reviews.
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