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Fred Pellerin : L'arracheuse de temps
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Fred Pellerin : L'arracheuse de temps

2011-04-19 · 124 min · ★ 7.0

History · Fantasy

In the memories of Saint-Élie-de-Caxton, there was this stranger who came to settle at Leech Lake. A silent woman who rumors quickly elevated to the rank of witch. A time snatcher, who read futures. And the presents, above all. Show recorded at the Théâtre du Vieux-Terrebonne in 2011.

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Patricia Beaulieu
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Productions Micheline Sarrazin
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Canada
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Released

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Fred PellerinFred PellerinHimself

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