Born in 68 (2008)

Director
Olivier Ducastel; Jacques Martineau

Main cast
Laetitia Casta; Yannick Rénier; Yann Trégouët; Christine Citti; Marilyne Canto

Genres
Drama, Foreign

Description
Two young lovers change their lives drastically after the 1968 revolt, leading to choices that move them in different directions.


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