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The Lacemaker (L-1)

A shy beautician falls in love with a handsome student who is captivated by her gracefulness and attracted by her virginity. But his inability to appreciate her inner beauty leads to heartbreaking tragedy for the fragile young woman. (Claude Goretta)
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Ladies of the Bois de Bologne (L-2)

Based on a story by Diderot. It’s a classic plot about a woman scorned and the revenge she inflicts upon her lover. Screenplay by Robert Bresson. (VHS, 1944)
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Lancelot of the Lake (L-3)

Set in last days of doomed quest for the Holy Grail, it is a tale of the end of the age of chivalry and the death of a dream. (Robert Bresson) (80 min., VHS, color, 1974)
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The Last Metro (L-4)

A story of a theatrical husband and wife under German occupation. Stars Catherine Deneuve. (Francois Truffaut) (VHS, 1980)
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Late August, Early September (L-5)

The title refers to a time in life when the easy indolence of youth is ending and it’s necessary to get serious, to figure out where you are and what you want to do. Evolving friendships and choices we make
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La Lectrice (L-6)

A funny, intelligent and imaginative story about a woman who reads aloud to her boyfriend and then decides to advertise her services as a professional reader for a wide variety of customers. (Michel Deville) (118 min., VHS, B&W, 1988)
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Léon Morin Priest (L-7)

Starring Belmondo and Emmanuelle Riva. During German occupation of France a young widow, a communist and anticlerical, meets a young priest and a warm relationship develops. She falls in love with him but he resists. They separate when France is
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Letters from my Windmill (L-8)

(Three of Daudet Tales) Marcel Pagnol. (VHS, 1954)
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Liberty Belle (L-10)

No description available. (VHS)
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Life is a Long Quiet River (L-11)

Satire that centers on the abrupt collision of two very different families and the hilarious results. A witty tale of class distinctions and family ties, a delightful and penetrating comedy. (Etienne Chatiliez) (89 min., VHS, color, 1987)
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Life on Earth (L-12)

On the eve of the year 2000, a Mauritanian filmmaker living in France goes home to visit his father in a small village in Lali. At the post office, he encounters a young woman. A relationship develops, while on the
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The Little Prince (L-13)

Stanley Doren. (English, VHS, 1989)
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Little Red Riding Hood / Beauty and the Beast (L-22)

Cartoons. (Français, VHS)
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The Little Thief (L-14)

A film about a wayward girl who steals her way into adulthood as well as stealing everything else along the way. She finally comes of age when she is forced to make some big decisions on her own. Rated R.
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Lola Montes (L-15)

The final film tells the highly controversial yet disturbing true story of the infamous dancer-courtesan. She was a mistress both to the Bavarian King and Franz Liszt. Stars Peter Ustinov and Martine Carol. (Max Ophüls) (110 min., VHS, color, 1955)
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Lou-Lou (L-16)

A married woman meets a charming leather-clad man at a crowded disco and spends the night with him. He proves to be irresistible and she leaves her middle-class husband for a socially-marginal existence with him. (Maurice Pialat) (110 min., VHS,
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Love after Love (L-17)

A novelist famed for turning her life into salable fiction must confront changing times. With Isabelle Huppert. Rated R. (Diane Kurys) (VHS, 1995)
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The Lovers on the Bridge (L-19, L-19A)

A homeless artist who is losing her sight finds herself drawn into a passionate relationship with a troubled street performer. In time their unlikely love will be tested as Michele’s secret past catches up with her. (Martin Scorcese) (126 min.,
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The Loves of Carmen (L-23)

Set in 19th-century Spain, the beautiful gypsy girl and respectable dragoon soldier ignite the screen with a love affair you’ll never forget. With Rita Hayworth and Glen Ford. (Charles Vidor) (English, VHS, 1948)
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Love without Pity (L-18)

A hard-edged romance about an alienated generation facing tomorrow. (Eric Rochart) (VHS, 1989)
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Lucie Aubrac (L-21)

Carole Bouquet and Daniel Auteuil star in this gripping period thriller based on an incredible true story. Based in Lyon, March 1943. World War II rages on and the French Resistance movement courageously fights the Nazi occupiers. (Claude Berri) (116
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