Housewives: A Forgotten History (2022)
Overview
After World War II, many young French women became housewives, convinced that devoting themselves entirely to caring for their families was a noble mission and a means of personal fulfillment.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 1.561 |
Directed By
Michèle Dominici
Crew
Michèle Dominici
Christine Loiseau
Leonardo Rizzi
Giacomo Lecchi d'Alessandro
Nathalie Amsellem
TOP CAST
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