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Review of Potiche (1983) by Véronique B — 07 Jan 2013

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Une charmante comédie de François Ozon. Deneuve est parfaite !

This review of Potiche (1983) was written by Véronique B on 07 Jan 2013.

Potiche has generally received positive reviews.

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