Review of Stroszek (1977) by Cory R — 14 Sep 2008

The greatest film ever made. A brutal portrayal of a man who looses hope.

This review of Stroszek (1977) was written by Cory R on 14 Sep 2008.

Stroszek has generally received very positive reviews.

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