Is it worth the time? Honestly, only if you’re a real completist for 1930s French melodramas. If you want something snappy or well-paced, stay far away. It’s for the folks who like staring at old architecture and waiting for characters to finally stop talking so something can actually happen. If you're looking for the...
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Félix Gandéra
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"Is it worth the time? Honestly, only if you’re a real completist for 1930s French melodramas. If you want something snappy or well-paced, stay far away. It’s for the folks who like staring at old architecture and waiting for characters to finally stop talking so something can actually happen. If you're looking for the punchy, fast-moving energy of something like Claude Duval, you won't find it here. This movie is heavy. It's like wearing a wet wool coat. The vibe The whole thing feels like it’..."
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