# Where to watch Balzac (1951) in the UK

> Balzac (1951) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1951  
**Runtime:** 24 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T17:37:31.039Z)  

## Synopsis

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 design of La Comedie Humaine. The film was nominated for an Academy Award in 1952 and won first prize for best director at the Mannheim-Heidelberg International Film Festival the same year.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Balzac in the UK?**

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## Sources

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