Review of A Separation (2011) by Tucquatroioi D — 28 Feb 2015

A deeply powerful film foreign film. Quite possibly the best foreign film I've ever seen.

This review of A Separation (2011) was written by Tucquatroioi D on 28 Feb 2015.

A Separation has generally received very positive reviews.

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