Review of Ajami (2009) by Patrick F — 28 Mar 2010

Impresionante pelÃcula sobre el barrio de Ajami. El conflicto palestino-isrÃ¡eli visto desde una perspectiva diferente...

This review of Ajami (2009) was written by Patrick F on 28 Mar 2010.

Ajami has generally received very positive reviews.

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