Review of Burden of Dreams (1982) by Ivan D — 21 May 2011

Love me some Herzog. Fascinating look into the madness of rogue filmmaking.

This review of Burden of Dreams (1982) was written by Ivan D on 21 May 2011.

Burden of Dreams has generally received very positive reviews.

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