Overview

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

Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau, Fanny Ardant, Virna Lisi, Katja Riemann, Claude Rich, Gert Voss, Sergio Rubini

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What is "Balzac: A Life of Passion" about?

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.

When was "Balzac: A Life of Passion" released?

Balzac: A Life of Passion was released in 1999.

Who stars in "Balzac: A Life of Passion"?

The cast includes Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau, Fanny Ardant, Virna Lisi.