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The Intruder (2005)
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The Intruder (2005)

L'Intrus

Drama • 1h 59m

Overview

An emotionally cold man leaves the safety of his Alpine home to seek a heart transplant and an estranged son.

Director: Claire Denis

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DVD

TSPDT

2026: #698
2025: #685
2024: #673
2023: #669
2022: #669

Length

119 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

9 months ago
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TSPDT
2026: #698
2025: #685
2024: #673
2023: #669
2022: #669
Length
119 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
9 months ago
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