Review of Summer Hours (2008) by Jean-Marie L — 18 Jun 2009

Assayas, cinéaste caméléon génial, continue de film en film à s'adapter avec grâce et intelligence à ses personnages et à ses sujets.

This review of Summer Hours (2008) was written by Jean-Marie L on 18 Jun 2009.

Summer Hours has generally received positive reviews.

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