

Twentynine Palms
2003-09-17 · 114 min · ★ 5.1
A photographer and an unemployed woman embark on a chaotic trip to the California desert for a photo shoot, filled with passionate encounters and frequent fights. Their seemingly empty relationship takes a dark turn when a brutal incident abruptly ends their journey.
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- Directors
- Bruno Dumont
- Production companies
- Thoke Moebius Film Company, 3B Productions, The 7th Floor
- Countries
- France, Germany, United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Yekaterina GolubevaKatia
David WissakDavidTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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