Cinephiles' Choice: Au Hasard Balthazar

Monday, August 3, 2026 · 6:30 PM PDT · SIFF Cinema Uptown

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Robert Bresson's acclaimed 1966 masterpiece follows a donkey named Balthazar as he passes through the hands of various owners, experiencing both kindness and cruelty. Through unconventional filmmaking techniques, Bresson transforms this simple story into a profound parable about suffering, purity, and transcendence.

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Robert Bresson
robert-bresson.com was founded in 2001 by Trond S. Trondsen and Doug Cummings as a tribute to the French filmmaker Robert Bresson. Built for scholars and admirers of his work, it has grown into one of the most comprehensive online resources dedicated to his life and art. Our mission is to research, preserve, and share materials related to Bresson's filmmaking career.
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SIFF Cinema Uptown

511 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109, USA · Queen Anne, Seattle

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Cinephiles' Choice: Au Hasard Balthazar

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