Review of Film Socialisme (2010) by Emily R — 30 Mar 2012

Reminiscent of Bressons' near perfect Le Diable Probablement, Socialisme is a frantic, difficult, scatterbrained, and shockingly profound work by one of THE quintessential auteurs of modern film.

This review of Film Socialisme (2010) was written by Emily R on 30 Mar 2012.

Film Socialisme has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matt Bochenski (86) for Little White Lies (3,136) on 06 Jul 2011

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By Steven C (1,252) on 03 Sep 2011

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By Jason Solomons (101) for Observer (UK) (2,398) on 09 Jul 2011

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By Michael L (2,383) on 29 Jun 2013

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By Patrick Peters (101) for Empire Magazine (3,326) on 03 Jul 2011

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By V.a. Musetto (698) for New York Post (6,650) on 02 Jun 2011

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By J. Hoberman (756) for Village Voice (8,525) on 30 May 2011

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