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FRANCE · 1994

J’ai pas sommeil

Claire Denis
identity and performance immigrant experience urban isolation female friendship nightlife and subculture
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Synopsis

Ninon is a spirited hotel-manager who teaches self-defense classes to her terrified eldery neighbors. Daiga, an aspiring Lithuanian actress newly arrived to Paris, becomes fascinated with the life of a mysteriously beautiful drag performer.

Year1994
CountryFrance
DirectorClaire Denis
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