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A Violent Desire for Joy
2018·1h 15m·★ 4.1
French original
Region of Occitania, France, 1792. As the storm of revolution devastates the country, young monk Gabriel and his companions live peacefully in the Franciscan monastery of Saorge, near the Italian border. But everything changes with the arrival of the beautiful Marianne and a military detachment.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Who it is for
A good fit when you already know the general kind of movie you want and want a little more context before pressing play.
Commitment
Light commitment · 1h 15m
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