FRANCE · 2000

Les Destinées sentimentales

Olivier Assayas
forbidden love religious hypocrisy social scandal marital discord period drama
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In late nineteenth century Charante, Protestant minister Jean Barnery causes local disquiet when he arranges a separation from his obsessive wife. He and his lover keep their love strong as the world changes around them.

Year2000
CountryFrance
DirectorOlivier Assayas
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