Review of La Belle Noiseuse (1991) by Iris P — 21 Aug 2007

Sacre bleu, it is because of this film that I now get my kit off for a living! Désarment.

This review of La Belle Noiseuse (1991) was written by Iris P on 21 Aug 2007.

La Belle Noiseuse has generally received very positive reviews.

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