Balthazar, whose life parallels that of his first keeper, Marie, is truly a beast of burden, suffering the sins of man. But despite his powerlessness, he accepts his fate nobly. Through Bresson’s unconventional approach to composition, sound, and narrative, this seemingly simple story becomes a moving parable of purity and transcendence.

DVD includes:

* New, restored high-definition digital transfer
* New video interview with film scholar Donald Richie
* “Un metteur en ordre: Robert Bresson,” a 1966 French television show about the film, featuring Bresson, Jean-Luc Godard, Louis Malle, and members of Balthazar’s cast and crew
* Original theatrical trailer
* New and improved English subtitle translation
* Plus: A new essay by film scholar James Quandt

Awards: French Syndicate of Cinema Critics (1967): Winner Critics Award - Best Film; Venice Film Festival (1966): Winner OCIC Award