Review of The Tenth Man (2016) by Chuck Wilson for Village Voice — 03 Aug 2016

In his lovely new film, Argentine director Daniel Burman mixes reality with fiction in inventive ways.

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This review of The Tenth Man (2016) was written by Chuck Wilson and published by Village Voice on 03 Aug 2016.

The Tenth Man has generally received mixed reviews.

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