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“Cinéastes de notre temps”: Jean Renoir

Toni • 1h 38m

The following January 18, 1967, television program, one of three episodes of “Cinéastes de notre temps” devoted to Jean Renoir and directed by Jacques Rivette, looks at the beginning of Renoir’s career and features the director in conversation with TONI actor Charles Blavette.

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