Le Festin de Balthazar

Le Festin de Balthazar

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Le Festin de Balthazar

1910

0h 14m

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Overview

A historical short film inspired by the Biblical story of Belshazzar's Feast.

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Gaumont

Cast & Crew

5 members

Acting

Renée Carl

Unknown Role

Renée Carl

Acting

Stacia Napierkowska

Unknown Role

Stacia Napierkowska

Directing

Léonce Perret

Unknown Role

Léonce Perret

Acting

Alice Tissot

Unknown Role

Alice Tissot

Acting

Maurice Vinot

Unknown Role

Maurice Vinot

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