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Astragal (1969)

Astragal poster
Original title
L'Astragale
Directed by
Guy Casaril
Genre
drama film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 43m
Rating
4.9 of 10 from 14 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A young woman escapes from prison and forms a fragile bond with a man who helps her. They struggle to build a life together while facing constant danger and the weight of their pasts.

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What happens

L'Astragale is a French film directed by Guy Casaril and released in 1968, inspired by the novel of the same name written by Albertine Sarrazin. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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