Overview

Penélope Cruz : les reflets de la passion

An account of the life and work of Spanish actress Penélope Cruz: a long journey that began in the working-class neighborhoods of Madrid and ended in the hills of Hollywood.

  • Documentary
  • History
  • TV Movie

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