Balzac: A Life of Passion (1999) on Netflix
PG-1319994hBiographyDramaRomance
The gruff, unsophisticated Honoré de Balzac exerts an irresistible fascination on the women in his life while shaping the dramas and adventures of his own days into a great literary oeuvre.
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Plot summary
This is the sprawling saga of Honoré de Balzac, a man who created a great literary oeuvre from the dramas and adventures of his own life - a life that he shaped into one spectacular and unforgettable blaze of passion. At the heart of the story are the women in Balzac's life. Although gruff, unsophisticated, and far from handsome, Balzac exerts an irresistible fascination on women.
Cast
- Gert Vossas Victor Hugo
Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Balzac: A Life of Passion (1999)
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- During pre-production, Gérard Depardieu phoned the day before, and Jeanne Moreau was offered the role of Laure de Berny by director Josée Dayan, who had not dared to contact her directly.
