Review of Blancanieves (2012) by Maryann Johanson for Flick Filosopher — 10 Jul 2013

Gorgeous: lush with creamy black-and-white photography and bursting with passion...

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This review of Blancanieves (2012) was written by Maryann Johanson and published by Flick Filosopher on 10 Jul 2013.

Blancanieves has generally received very positive reviews.

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