Review of Land and Freedom (1995) by Alexandros B — 26 Jan 2008

Great movie, the best to describe the Spanish "civil" war.

This review of Land and Freedom (1995) was written by Alexandros B on 26 Jan 2008.

Land and Freedom has generally received positive reviews.

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