Review of Mephisto (1981) by Ilkka K — 02 Nov 2007

Really made me think. The psychological portrait of Hendrik Hoefgen is brilliant, Klaus Maria Brandauer is a genius.

This review of Mephisto (1981) was written by Ilkka K on 02 Nov 2007.

Mephisto has generally received very positive reviews.

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