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Review of Burden of Dreams (1982) by Andrew H — 29 Jan 2012

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Werner Herzog is an uncompromising, brilliant, badass motherfucker.

This review of Burden of Dreams (1982) was written by Andrew H on 29 Jan 2012.

Burden of Dreams has generally received very positive reviews.

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