Review of Animal Love (1996) by Kivernitis I — 12 Mar 2008

Ulrich Seidl becomes intimately involved with the strangest characters and the pets they obsess over. Amazing. Also a nightmare in many ways.

This review of Animal Love (1996) was written by Kivernitis I on 12 Mar 2008.

Animal Love has generally received positive reviews.

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By Frederick V (134) on 20 Jun 2013

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By Lenka K (2) on 19 Oct 2008

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By Tara A (177) on 26 Jan 2008

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By Sharon B (199) on 10 Mar 2008

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By Minna S (192) on 25 Jan 2008

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