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Here are a few helpful facts about the TF1 series. Originally premiering September 13th, 1999, "Balzac" stars Fanny Ardant, Gérard Depardieu, Jeanne Moreau, Virna Lisi. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 85/100 rating on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 2 engaged users.
Need a quick overview of the show? Here’s the plot: "As Balzac prepares to die, his entire past flashes before his eyes. As a young writer, he was driven by the desire to achieve something great. With the support of Laure de Berny, he started printing and publishing without much success, but it was with his pen that he achieved fame, thanks to the constant support of Madame de Berny. Balzac became a writer that readers devoured."




