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Brunes et Blondes

Brunes et Blondes

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Brunes et Blondes

2010

0h 52m

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Documentary

Drama

Overview

Actresses' hairstyle in movies always carries a strong aesthetic statement associated with erotic, social, and historical meanings. In a bold and unexpected way, the film revisits this ultimate symbol of femininity in international cinema.

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Production Companies

Zadig Productions

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Arielle Dombasle

Arielle Dombasle

Self

Nastassja Kinski

Nastassja Kinski

Self

Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot

Self

Twiggy

Twiggy

Self

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Self

Bettie Page

Bettie Page

Self

Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvar

Self

David Lynch

David Lynch

Self

Jean-Luc Godard

Jean-Luc Godard

Self

Penélope Cruz

Penélope Cruz

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Alain Bergala
Written by: Alain Bergala
Produced by: Dominique Gibrail

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