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L'Enfant Secret

L'Enfant secret

1979 · 1h 35m · Drama, Romance · France

Jean-Baptiste, a filmmaker, and Elie, an actress, fall in love. To fight their unhappiness, they cling to their children: Jean-Baptiste to his film and Elie to her young son.

Written & directed by
Philippe Garrel
Starring
Anne Wiazemsky, Henri de Maublanc, Xuan Lindenmeyer, Cécile Le Bailly
6.2Smart score

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Not available to stream, rent or buy in United States.

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LaCinetek: available in 2 countries
Rent or buy · 2Belgium, France

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