Review of Potiche (1983) by Jeronimo V — 15 Oct 2010

Luchtig, grappig en intelligent en leuke Franse film met Catherine Deneuve die de show steelt en ook nog eens acte de presence maakte in de zaal!

This review of Potiche (1983) was written by Jeronimo V on 15 Oct 2010.

Potiche has generally received positive reviews.

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