Stéphanie Di Giusto directs Nadia Tereszkiewicz, Benoît Magimel and Benjamin Biolay in this French historical true tale of bearded lady trying to make her arranged marriage work.

An obtusely sexy, romantic tale of prejudice and acceptance. Quite beautifully lensed by Before Midnight’s Christos Voudouris. Di Giusto progresses the unusual story in a pleasingly natural, unforced way.

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Perfect Double Bill: The Dancer (2016)

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