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The Portrait

2018-04-03 · Runtime unavailable · Not rated

Drama · Mystery · Fantasy · History

In the early 20th century, Lazar -a taciturn woodsman- asks the disenchanted portraitist Arkadi to immortalize his child. The execution of this portrait will unsettle both men while revealing their inner fears and change their outlook on life.

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Directors
Christophe Leclaire
Production companies
EGGmotion
Countries
France
Status
Released

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Frantz HermanFrantz HermanArkadi
Nicolas GruberNicolas GruberLazar
Frédérique CamaretFrédérique CamaretLa femme en noir
Hélène HiquilyHélène HiquilyLa femme d'Arkadi

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