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Frank-Etienne Towards Beatitude (2012)

Genre : Comedy, Drama

Runtime : 15M

Director : Constance Meyer

Synopsis

Frank-Étienne is a door-to-door salesman on a mission to sell empty boxes in the middle of nowhere. Things go awry when he meets a young woman who is determined to take advantage of his kindness and his car. Unable to resist her, Frank-Étienne finds himself in an increasingly absurd situation with the woman, her lover, and his dog.

Actors

Gérard Depardieu
Gérard Depardieu
Frank-Étienne Boulard
Marina Foïs
Marina Foïs
Samir Guesmi
Samir Guesmi

Crews

Constance Meyer
Constance Meyer
Director
Federico Cesca
Federico Cesca
Director of Photography

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