That Old Dream That Moves

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That Old Dream That Moves

2001

0h 52m

6.2(20 votes)

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Drama

Overview

A young technician arrives at a French factory that is about to be closed down to dismantle a piece of machinery so that it can be transported for use at another location.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Pierre Louis-Calixte

Jacques

Jean-Marie Combelles

Donand

Jean Ségani

Louis

Yves Dinse

Marc

Serge Ribes

Hubert

Jean-Claude Montheil

José

Rui Fernandez

Pierre

Jérôme Mancet

Robert

Laurent Lunetta

Laurent

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Directed by: Alain Guiraudie
Written by: Alain Guiraudie

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