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The Beauty of effort = La Beaute de l'effort

France, 1953
film

Modern athletes movements are demonstrated in slow motion to illustrate the beauty of athletic sports, their special forms, their grace and their power. Tours..

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Good work = Beau travail [Widescreen]

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Beauty and the Beast = La Belle et la Bete

France, 1946
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