Folle Amanda

Folle Amanda

1974 · 141 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy

A former music hall singer, Amanda lives day by day while remaining optimistic. Short of money, she wants to publish her memoirs. But her ex-husband Philippe, minister-in-office, wants to dissuade her ...

Directed by Jacques Charon

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