The Passionate Life of Balzac

This film (drama)Also known asBalzac，is aFrance, Italy, GermanyProducerwomen sex，At1999Released in year 。The dialogue language isFrench，Current Douban rating7.5(For reference only)。

A legendary portrayal of the life of the 18th-century French literary master Balzac, filmed by the French themselves. The biggest highlight of the film is Balzac, played by Gérard Depardieu, depicting this rebellious genius's extraordinary life. The movie analyzes his marriage, love, novel writing, and family relationships, breaking through the past perfect portrayals of Balzac. It depicts him as an eccentric, hot-tempered, charming man who ultimately becomes bedridden due to obesity—a success in career but a complete failure in life. The woman played by Fanny Ardant is Balzac's greatest comfort in his final days, and the film exudes an artistic vibe, poignantly presenting the melancholic end of a life filled with helplessness.