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Agatha and the Limitless Readings (1981)

Agatha et les lectures illimitées (original title)
| Drama | 7 October 1981 (France)
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A dialogue-driven drama about a woman and her brother who meet at a deserted seaside hotel to deal with their passionate incestuous feelings for each other and reminisce about their happy childhood.

Director:

Marguerite Duras

Writer:

Marguerite Duras

Stars:

Bulle Ogier, Yann Andréa
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A dialogue-driven drama about a woman and her brother who meet at a deserted seaside hotel to deal with their passionate incestuous feelings for each other and reminisce about their happy childhood.

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