Review of F for Fake (1973) by Caque A — 03 Feb 2009

Genial. ExtraÃ±o, frenetico, poetico, divertido, original, todo menos falso.

This review of F for Fake (1973) was written by Caque A on 03 Feb 2009.

F for Fake has generally received very positive reviews.

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