Blow Up My Town (1968)
Overview
A young girl shuts herself away in her apartment and goes about her business in a strange way, as she wastes the night in the kitchen – humming all along.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 2.68 |
Directed By
Chantal Akerman
TOP CAST
Chantal Akerman
The girl
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