A Curtain Raiser

A Curtain Raiser

6.4IMDb Score
Released:2006-08-07
Duration:29 min
Country:France
Director:François Ozon
Actors:Louis Garrel, Vahina Giocante, Mathieu Amalric
Production:

Overview:

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.

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