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Beeswax is a american film of genre Drama directed by Andrew Bujalski released in USA on 9 august 2009 with Alex Karpovsky
Beeswax (2009)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 9 august 2009
Length 1h40
Directed by Andrew Bujalski
OriginUSA
Themes Films about disabilities
Rating60%
Beeswax is a 2009 American mumblecore film written and directed by Andrew Bujalski. The film examines a few days in the life of twins, played by real-life sisters Tilly and Maggie Hatcher.
It premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and had a limited theatrical release in the United States on August 7, 2009.
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Jeannie et Lauren sont deux sœurs jumelles qui vivent ensemble à Austin au Texas mais qui n’ont rien en commun. Lauren a du mal à trouver un emploi stable et réfléchit au poste d’enseignante qu’on lui propose au Kenya. Jeannie, handicapée, tient une boutique de vêtements vintage mais un conflit éclate avec son associée.Actors
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