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A timeless evocation of childhood innocence corrupted, Rene Clement's ("Purple Noon") undisputed masterpiece tells the story of a young girl orphaned by war and the farm boy she joins in a fantastical world of macabre play. At once mythical and heartbreakingly real, this unique film features astonishing performances by its child stars and was honored with a special foreign language film Academy Award in 1952.

Year: 1952
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, French Cinema, Classic Drama, Classic Cinema
Country: France
Director: Rene Clement
Starring: Brigitte Fossey, Georges Poujouly
Duration: 83 Minutes
Rating: PG
Subtitles: Yes
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