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Love Play is a 1961 French film starring Jean Seberg. It was directed by Seberg's then husband Francois Moreuil. [1]

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It was also known as La récréation or Playtime. [2]

It was based on a short story by Francois Sagan. [3]

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References

  1. Obituary: Christian Marquand Nesselson, Lisa. Variety; New York, N. Y. Vol. 381, Iss. 4, (Dec 11, 2000-Dec 17, 2000): 70.
  2. PLAYTIME "(La Récréation)" Monthly Film Bulletin; London Vol. 28, Iss. 324, (Jan 1, 1961): 110.
  3. 'Playtime' Brings Short Story to the Screen: Screen: Wordy Sagan By BOSLEY CROWTHER Special to The New York Times. 16 Jan 1963: 4.