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The Hairdresser's Husband

The Hairdresser's Husband

1990 · 82 min · FR · 6.8 (236 votes)
Dir. Patrice Leconte · Starring Jean Rochefort, Anna Galiena, Roland Bertin, Maurice Chevit, Philippe Clévenot, Jacques Mathou · Music Michael Nyman
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Antoine has always been fascinated by a hairdresser's delicate touch, the beguiling perfume, and the enticing figure of a woman with an opulent bosom. After all, he had always known he would marry one, completing his idealized love fantasy.

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A tender, melancholic look at a lifelong obsession. It feels like sifting through old photographs, each one a bittersweet memory of love, loss, and the enduring power of a childhood fixation. A quiet, introspective journey.

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