Review of Holy Motors (2012) by Pierre A — 25 Jun 2013

Un chef d'Å?uvre dÃ©lirant et captivant.

This review of Holy Motors (2012) was written by Pierre A on 25 Jun 2013.

Holy Motors has generally received positive reviews.

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