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IMDB Rating: 6.5

IMDB Votes: 2000

Genere: Biography, Drama, Romance

Country: France

Duration: 135 min

Plot tags: atmospheric, sexy, captivating, stylized, erotic, romantic, visual, visually stunning, serious, emotional