Review of Cinema Verite (2011) by Carlos M — 26 Aug 2011

Not a very good movie, but interesting for those of us who lived through it.

This review of Cinema Verite (2011) was written by Carlos M on 26 Aug 2011.

Cinema Verite has generally received positive reviews.

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