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Et que l’espérance est violente

Et que l’espérance est violente

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Et que l’espérance est violente

2011

0h 14m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

Video letter directed by Anne-Marie Faux on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Côté Court Short Film Festival.

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5 featured cast members

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Anne-Marie Faux

Anne-Marie Faux

Mohamed Amrane

Gilles Bénardeau

Kamel Belaïd

La Llorona

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Directed by: Anne-Marie Faux
Written by: Anne-Marie Faux

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