"Balzac: A Life of Passion"
2000
Directed by Josee Dayan

Gerard Depardieu stars as the French literary genius Honore de Balzac in this epic television production that dramatizes the writer's professional and private passions. Balzac's relationship with the married Russian countess Eve Hanska plays a prominent part in this extravagant presentation. The excellent supporting cast includes Jeanne Moreau, Fanny Ardant and Virna Lisi. French with English subtitles.  210 minutes.