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Je ne suis pas là pour être aimé
2005
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La Califfa
Duration: 1 h 36 m | 1970
La Califfa's husband was killed during the strikes so she takes the side of the strikers. Her conflict with the plant owner Doverdo gradually turns into a love relationship.
Drama
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