Review of Chicken with Plums (2011) by Cem D — 15 Sep 2012

Epic story with French taste...

Story would be more reliable if it would be in Cezayir...

French speaking Persians did not fit in to the film...

This review of Chicken with Plums (2011) was written by Cem D on 15 Sep 2012.

Chicken with Plums has generally received positive reviews.

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