Story of a rendezvous in Paris which is prepared through telephone calls between a Berlin telephonist and his female colleague in Paris..
Is it worth the watch? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for 1930s European fluff. If you need pacing or logic, steer clear. It’s for the folks who want to see how people flirted before the internet ruined everything. The whole premise hinges on these long-distance calls. It’s sweet, sure. But it also drags in wa...
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"Is it worth the watch? Honestly, only if you have a soft spot for 1930s European fluff. If you need pacing or logic, steer clear. It’s for the folks who want to see how people flirted before the internet ruined everything. The whole premise hinges on these long-distance calls. It’s sweet, sure. But it also drags in ways that feel like you're stuck on hold with a utility company. Still, there’s a certain magic to the crackle of the early sound design. Watching these two connect through wires is..."
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