Review of Leviathan (2014) by Pablo L — 18 Mar 2015

äkta ryskt deppdrama, om den lilla människan som krossas av den otyglade lokala makten och kyrkan I ohelig förening, allt satt I underbart foto.

This review of Leviathan (2014) was written by Pablo L on 18 Mar 2015.

Leviathan has generally received very positive reviews.

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