07.12.2009 - 13.12.2009

Filmfestival

«22èmes Recontres Cinématographiques de Cannes» dealing with gastronomical matters.

At Cinéma La Malmaison, 47 La Croisette. Tel: +33 (0)4 97 06 45 15. www.cannes-cinema.com

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