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Games of Love and Chance(2003)
Status: Released
Date: 2003-11-25
66%
150 Votes
Time: 2h 4m
Overview:
A group of teenagers living in a housing project in the outskirts of Paris rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo is determined not to take part, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly assumes the main role and love interest in the play.
Languages: French.
Countries:
France
ProductionCompanies: 
Lola Films
Movie: Games of Love and Chance
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sara Forestier
Lydia
Sabrina Ouazani
Frida
Carole Franck
French Teacher
Meriem Serbah
Krimo's Mother
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A group of teenagers living in a housing project in the outskirts of Paris rehearse a scene from Marivaux's play of the same name. Krimo is determined not to take part, but after developing feelings for Lydia, he quickly assumes the main role and love interest in the play.
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2003-11-25
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