Movie: The Truth About Danielle Darrieux

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Clara Laurent
Clara Laurent

Self - Narrator

Danielle Darrieux
Danielle Darrieux

Self (Archive footage)

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    Director and Danielle Darrieux specialist Clara Laurent, author of the book Danielle Darrieux, une femme moderne (Danielle Darrieux, a modern woman), analyzes the fascinating career of this iconic French film actress.

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    2023-10-06

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