Review of House of Pleasures (2011) by Brandon C — 10 Sep 2012

My favourite film of 2011. Lush, beautiful, emotional, captivating, brilliant.

This review of House of Pleasures (2011) was written by Brandon C on 10 Sep 2012.

House of Pleasures has generally received positive reviews.

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