Adieux, Dames (1987)
Overview
An Ophelia-style self portrait of the director.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.175 |
Directed By
Lisa Hammer
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