Review of Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) by Peter T — 01 Jul 2009

Innovative and slightly frightening. Haunting is the perfect word for it.

This review of Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) was written by Peter T on 01 Jul 2009.

Hiroshima Mon Amour has generally received very positive reviews.

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