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Persécution (2009)

Persécution poster
Directed by
Patrice Chéreau
Genre
drama film, LGBTQ-related film
Country
Germany, France
Runtime
1h 39m
Rating
4.4 of 10 from 38 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A man in a new relationship faces unwanted attention from a persistent stranger. His feelings of being trapped and threatened strain the bond with his girlfriend, who struggles to trust his concerns.

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What happens

Persécution is a 2009 romantic-drama film directed by Patrice Chéreau. It stars Romain Duris, Charlotte Gainsbourg and Jean-Hugues Anglade. It premiered on 5 September 2009 at the 66th Venice International Film Festival where it was nominated for the Golden Lion. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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