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Paulina 1880 (1972)

Director: Jean-Louis Bertuccelli

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As a result of a highly repressive upbringing, super-sensual Paulina is brought to the extreme pitch of murdering her married lover. The critique of Catholicism and the late 19th century haute bourgeoisie intended by Bertuccelli (who made his debut the previous year with the impressive Ramparts of Clay) is unfortunately smothered by a blandly 'beautiful' treatment and an insistent glamorisation of victim Paulina. It hovers on the edge of good film-making, but never quite makes the grade.

Author: VG 0000-00-00 00:00:00

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Cast & crew

Director: Jean-Louis Bertuccelli

Producer: Albina de Bois Rouvray

Cast: Eliana De Santis, Olga Karlatos, Maximilian Schell, Michel Bouquet, Sami Frey, Romolo Valli full cast

Duration: 105 mins


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