Cannes 2024: 'Le Deuxième Acte' ('The Second Act') – Quentin Dupieux's loopy take on Pirandello
Euronews.com - 2024-05-17T11:43:15.882Z

The world’s burning and scandals may be brewing. Time for a comedy, as this year's Cannes Film Festival opens with a meta millefeuille from beloved French absurdist Quentin Dupieux.

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