The Woman Who Powders Herself (1972)
Overview
A study of human anxieties about beauty, youth and objectification.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 0.789 |
Directed By
Patrick Bokanowski
Crew
Patrick Bokanowski
Michèle Bokanowski
Renée Richard
Patrick Bokanowski
Patrick Bokanowski
Patrick Bokanowski
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