L'Argent
Drama
Adapted from the novel L'Argent by Émile Zola, the film portrays the world of banking and the stock market in Paris in the 1920s.
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A stark, unflinching look at the corrupting influence of money. It’s a grim, often brutal, portrayal of financial ruin and societal decay, driven by a relentless, cynical gaze.
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