Review of Cria! (1976) by Mafer C — 07 May 2011

El papel de la niña de tesis es increíble! muy "sicológica"...

Describe perfecto la violencia de la educación y las bajezas humanas!

This review of Cria! (1976) was written by Mafer C on 07 May 2011.

Cria! has generally received very positive reviews.

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