Balzac: A Life of Passion

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Gérard Depardieu Honoré de Balzac

Jeanne Moreau Charlotte-Laure

Fanny Ardant Eve Hanska

Virna Lisi Madame de Berny

Katja Riemann Laure d'Abrantès