Review of Autumn Sonata (1978) by Lanny G — 25 Sep 2007

Bergman's best. The hardest-hitting drama he made.

This review of Autumn Sonata (1978) was written by Lanny G on 25 Sep 2007.

Autumn Sonata has generally received very positive reviews.

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