Review of Chronicle of a Summer (1961) by Mark W — 11 Dec 2007

Amazing doc on people in paris in 61. this film literally changed my life!

This review of Chronicle of a Summer (1961) was written by Mark W on 11 Dec 2007.

Chronicle of a Summer has generally received positive reviews.

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