Au Hasard Balthazar (Blu-ray) is a profound and poetic masterpiece from revered French director Robert Bresson. Originally released in 1966, this emotionally resonant film follows the life of Balthazar, a donkey who passes through the hands of various owners—each revealing the spectrum of human behavior from compassion to cruelty. Through the eyes of this humble creature and his bond with Marie (Anne Wiazemsky), Bresson crafts a moving meditation on innocence, suffering, and grace. Beautifully restored by the Criterion Collection, this edition brings one of cinema’s most quietly powerful works to a new generation.

Key Features:

• New high-definition restoration of Robert Bresson's 1966 classic
• Starring Anne Wiazemsky in her breakout role
• Includes interviews with film scholar Donald Richie
• Bonus documentary: Un Metteur en Order: Robert Bresson
• French audio with English subtitles
• Region B Blu-ray format
• Part of the Criterion Collection’s acclaimed world cinema lineup