Review of L'Eclisse (1962) by Semih D — 23 Nov 2007

Innovativo direzione e costringendo caratteri. Brillante Classic.

This review of L'Eclisse (1962) was written by Semih D on 23 Nov 2007.

L'Eclisse has generally received very positive reviews.

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