Review of Un Chien Andalou (1929) by James C — 07 Feb 2008

La loi du dÃ©sir avant Almodovar...

Tout en mÃ©taphores et en symboles, un des premiers "explorateurs" cinÃ©matographiques de l'inconscient et des pulsions... Grandiose !

This review of Un Chien Andalou (1929) was written by James C on 07 Feb 2008.

Un Chien Andalou has generally received very positive reviews.

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