Balzac: A Life of Passion

He burned with ambition. He lusted for life. He lived for passion.

Sep 13, 1999 · 4h 0m

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.

Directed by Josée Dayan