Balzac poster
Where to stream

Balzac

7.0195124mMovieDocumentary

Balzac is a 1951 short documentary film by French director Jean Vidal. It is a biopic on the work, life, and loves of the French playwright and novelist Honoré de Balzac, his evolution as a writer and how his individual works fit into the…

DirectorJean Vidal
WritersSherry Managan·Jean Vidal
ProducerRoger Leenhardt

Where to watch

Not streaming yet
Check back soon

Balzac was released on January 1, 1951 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.

Get the app to be notified

Cast · Directed by Jean Vidal

SM
Sherry Managan
Narrator

More like this

Uncle Yanco
Uncle Yanco
1967 · 7.2
12 Days
12 Days
2017 · 7.1
Daguerréotypes
Daguerréotypes
1978 · 7.3
Angèle
Angèle
2021 · 7.0
Farrebique, or the Four Seasons
Farrebique, or the Four Seasons
1947 · 6.7
The Paris Opera
The Paris Opera
2017 · 7.2
Le Président
Le Président
2010 · 6.8
Human
Human
2015 · 8.4
Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls
1896 · 4.6
Rocco
Rocco
2016 · 5.5
Arab Cortege, Geneva
Arab Cortege, Geneva
1896 · 5.4
Microcosmos
Microcosmos
1996 · 7.6

Balzac — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Balzac?

Balzac isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Balzac on Netflix?

No, Balzac is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Balzac on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Balzac isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Balzac for free?

Balzac isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Balzac?

Balzac hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 19, 1951. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Balzac based on a true story?

Yes — Balzac is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).