Review of Le Havre (2011) by James Verniere for Boston Herald — 11 Nov 2011

Kaurismaki dives into French film culture in 'Le Havre'

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This review of Le Havre (2011) was written by James Verniere and published by Boston Herald on 11 Nov 2011.

Le Havre has generally received positive reviews.

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