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Empty Quarter: A Woman in Africa
Empty Quarter: A Woman in Africa

Empty Quarter: A Woman in Africa

Genres

RomanceDrama

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A man invites a woman to share his room in a hostel and gradually falls in love with her.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

85 mins

Rating

7.2/10

Release Date

14 October 1985

Country

France

Cast

Franssou Prenant

Franssou Prenant

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