Rosa la rose, fille publique

Rosa la rose, fille publique

1986 · 92 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama

A radiant young sex worker thrives amidst the clients of Paris’s Les Halles under the protectiveness of her pimp. Her carefully balanced existence unravels when she meets a working‑class man and falls in love, forcing her to confront the emotional and social consequences of pursuing a different path.

Directed by Paul Vecchiali · Written by Paul Vecchiali

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