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197473 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

A Human Condition

197473 minPGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

A profound look into the lives of workers in a French car factory.

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A profound look into the lives of workers in a French car factory.

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René Vautier

René Vautierdirector

Louis Malle

Louis Malledirector

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Louis Malle’s meditative investigation of the inner workings of a French automotive plant.

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