Review of Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) by Oscar G — 18 Jan 2014

Completely deserving of the Palme d'Or.

This review of Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013) was written by Oscar G on 18 Jan 2014.

Blue Is the Warmest Color has generally received very positive reviews.

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