Review of From the Life of the Marionettes (1980) by Ray K — 20 Aug 2007

Edgy, experimental, cold, and disturbing.

This review of From the Life of the Marionettes (1980) was written by Ray K on 20 Aug 2007.

From the Life of the Marionettes has generally received positive reviews.

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To doegn er gaaet siden jeg saa denne film, og jeg er stadig I chok. Det er svaert at saette fingeren paa hvorfor…

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