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Directed by Philippe Lefebvre, Paris by Night leans on a strong ensemble — Roschdy Zem, Samuel Le Bihan, Grégory Fitoussi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about crime titles of 2012.
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