Review of Persona (2008) by Fabien K — 10 Jan 2008

Chef d'oeuvre visuel, la parole est donnÃ©e a l'image.

This review of Persona (2008) was written by Fabien K on 10 Jan 2008.

Persona has generally received positive reviews.

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