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Time of the Wolf (2003)
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Time of the Wolf (2003)

Le temps du loup

Drama • 1h 53m

Overview

When Anna and her family arrive at their holiday home, they find it occupied by strangers. This confrontation is just the beginning of a painful learning process.

Director: Michael Haneke

Best Video Release

No comparisons available, UK Curzon Blu-ray boxset, Australia Umbrella Blu-ray boxset, US Strand Releasing OOP Blu-ray, or very old France TF1 Blu-ray

Format

1080p Blu-ray

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Length

113 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

4 months ago

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Format
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Length
113 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
4 months ago
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