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Directed by Maurice Barthélemy, Papa leans on a strong ensemble — Alain Chabat, Martin Combes, Judith Godrèche — 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 comedy titles of 2005.
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A teenager living with her sister and parents in Manhattan during the 1990s discovers that her father is having an affair.
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