Two (2002 film)

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Two
Directed by Werner Schroeter
Written byWerner Schroeter
Cédric Anger
Produced by Paulo Branco
Starring Isabelle Huppert
CinematographyElfi Mikesch
Edited byJuliane Lorenz
Release date
  • 13 November 2002 (2002-11-13)
Running time
121 minutes
CountryFrance
LanguageFrench
Budget$3.1 million
Box office$110,000 [1]

Two (French : Deux) is a 2002 French drama film directed by Werner Schroeter and starring Isabelle Huppert. [2] [3]

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  2. Weber, Bruce (2012). "NY Times: Two". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times . Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 29 May 2010.
  3. Kehr, Dave. "Werner Schroeter, Director Of Lush Films, Dies at 65 - Obituary". The New York Times. Retrieved 1 January 2017.