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FRANCE · 1960

The High Life

Julien Duvivier
French New Wave romance dating self-deception romantic relationships disillusionment
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Synopsis

Doris Putzke is fond of dating men in her quest to find the perfect one. In her brief relationships, she goes from one disillusionment to another, constantly deluding herself about the intentions of her lovers.

Year1960
CountryFrance
DirectorJulien Duvivier
MovementFrench New Wave
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