''Rumba'' is a 2008 comedy film starring

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and

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as a married couple who love Latin dancing, and Bruno Romy as a depressed man trying to commit suicide. It was an entry in the

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during the

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Critical reception

With its semi-silent style, the movie was generally well received by the critics. It has a fresh (86%) rating on

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References

External links

Official website
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