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ITALY · 1967

China Is Near

Marco Bellocchio
class struggle social climbing romance across class lines satire of bourgeoisie deception and scheming
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Synopsis

A pair of working class lovers - a secretary and an accountant, scheme to marry into the rich landed gentry.

Year1967
CountryItaly
DirectorMarco Bellocchio
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