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Directed by Hal Hartley

Opera No. 1

8m 32s

Directed by Hal Hartley • 1994 • United States
Starring Patricia Dunnock, Parker Posey, Adrienne Shelly

Mistaken identities, miscast spells, and rollerblades abound in this comical mini-opera following the exploits of two goddesses interfering with the lives of mortals.

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