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| Directed by | Chantal Akerman |
| Written by | Chantal Akerman Pascal Bonitzer |
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| Cinematography | Jean-Claude Neckelbrouck |
| Edited by | Francine Sandberg |
| Music by | Marc Hérouet |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
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