The Crystal Cradle

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The Crystal Cradle

1976

1h 21m

7.6(12 votes)

Drama

Overview

An androgynous poet/dreamer sits and writes and meditates on the aching void that is her life.

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6 members

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Nico

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Dominique Sanda

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Anita Pallenberg

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Margareth Clémenti

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Philippe Garrel

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Frédéric Pardo

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