La Lectrice
β 6.5 Β· 1988 Β· 99m Β· Comedy Β· Drama
A young woman passionate about reading immerses herself in the adventures of a fictional character who makes reading her profession. As she explores different neighborhoods and wintertime Provence, her imagination blends with reality, revealing the mysteries behind each word.
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