Review of Joy Division (2006) by Manlio H — 28 Jan 2009

Un documental elegante para trazar la vida de un genio...

This review of Joy Division (2006) was written by Manlio H on 28 Jan 2009.

Joy Division has generally received positive reviews.

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By Mike D (1,303) on 10 Feb 2009

A perfect way to (re)discover who Ian Curtis was…

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By Johanna D (17) on 21 Feb 2009

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