Au Hasard Balthazar (French) (1966) 

Au Hasard Balthazar (French) (1966)

Director:

Watched:

Rating: 6/10

 

Adorable self-abnegating donkey that serves as a symbol to mankind’s hardships,

Paralleling acquiescent Marie’s coming-of-age with abusive and delinquent lover Gérard,

But with Bresson’s dedication to no acting or emoting,

Without really seeing the significance as a religious parable,

Ultimately an overrated solemn ode to Christianity, nature, life and death.