Review of Breathless (1983) by Adam E — 15 May 2009

A very influencial and entertaining but ulimately pretentious piece of Franch New Wave.

This review of Breathless (1983) was written by Adam E on 15 May 2009.

Breathless has generally received positive reviews.

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