Review of Blackboards (2000) by Tahsin Baris A — 30 Sep 2007

First Iranain film to not bore the hell out of me.

This review of Blackboards (2000) was written by Tahsin Baris A on 30 Sep 2007.

Blackboards has generally received positive reviews.

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