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(The Importance Of) Hair

(The Importance Of) Hair

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Documentary

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Farewell braids, curls and other haircuts! Their time is now over. Director Christina Höglund lost all her hair within three months.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Swedish

Runtime

14 mins

Rating

6.5/10

Release Date

31 January 2010

Country

Sweden

Cast

Christina Höglund

Christina Höglund

Self

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