Au hasard Balthazar

In "Au hasard Balthazar," Robert Bresson crafts a tragic tale of endurance and transcendence, as a humble donkey named Balthazar navigates the cruel whims of human fate, from the countryside farms where he's adopted to his eventual descent into exploitation and despair. Along the way, Marie, a young woman who shares a deep bond with Balthazar, struggles to break free from her own cycle of abuse and heartbreak. Through its unflinching portrayal of cruelty and suffering, "Au hasard Balthazar" becomes a powerful exploration of the human condition, one that both devastates and illuminates the darkest corners of the human experience.