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The Beggars

The Beggars

Original Title: Les Mendiants

19881h 30m

Status

Released

Release

1988

Runtime

1h 30m

Storyline

This symbolic drama from director Benoit Jacques underscores the characters' human need for affection. Children steal lemons for the thrill, while women steal other women's men from them just to prove they can. Drug smuggling, clandestine love affairs, and two lovers involved with the production of Shakespeare's Othello carry on with their own off-stage tragedy.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 30m
Apr 6, 1988
Languages
French
Director
Benoît Jacquot
Benoît Jacquot

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