Byzance (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1964, Byzance is a documentary film directed by Maurice Pialat, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. Byzance uses a text by Stefan Zweig to describe the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453. Before he turned to feature filmmaking in 1968 with Naked Childhood, Pialat worked on a series of short films, many of them financed by French television. Byzance is one of Pialat’s six Turkish shorts.
Who’s in it. Byzance stars André Reybaz as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Byzance has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Byzance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Byzance tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Byzance (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Byzance change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Byzance worth watching?
- Byzance holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Byzance?
- Byzance stars André Reybaz.
- When was Byzance released?
- Byzance was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.