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35 Shots of Rum (2008)
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35 Shots of Rum (2008)

35 Rhums

Drama • 1h 41m

Overview

A widower and her daughter witness the retirement of a colleague of his and the closing of her department at her university.

Director: Claire Denis

Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

US Cinema Guild Blu-ray, 2K trasnfer

Best Audio Release

US Cinema Guild Blu-ray has lossless stereo audio. UK New Wave DVD has 5.1. audio.

Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #758
2025: #799
2024: #796
2023: #852

Length

101 mins

Type

Movie

Last Updated

9 months ago
Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

US Cinema Guild Blu-ray, 2K trasnfer

Best Audio Release

US Cinema Guild Blu-ray has lossless stereo audio. UK New Wave DVD has 5.1. audio.

Format
1080p Blu-ray
TSPDT
2026: #758
2025: #799
2024: #796
2023: #852
Length
101 mins
Type
Movie
Last Updated
9 months ago
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