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Movie: A Curtain Raiser
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Louis Garrel
Bruno
Vahina Giocante
Rosette
Mathieu Amalric
Pierre
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Bruno, a young Frenchman, is frustrated by his girlfriend's constant lack of punctuality. He decides to end their relationship the next time she is late again.
Release Date
2006-08-07
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6.534
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