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The Elegance of the Hedgehog (2)

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Jun 18, 2024

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Monsieur Ozu causes a stir with the inhabitants of 7 Rue de Grenelle. Is it because he can truly see people? Get full access to Joy Clarkson at joyclarkson.substack.com/subscribe

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Jun 18, 2024

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