Review of Grande école (2004) by Andrea M — 28 Nov 2007

Ethnic and class divisions, love triangles and sexual confusion with a French take.

This review of Grande école (2004) was written by Andrea M on 28 Nov 2007.

Grande école has generally received mixed reviews.

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