Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Sean C — 26 Sep 2009

Fantastic. Breathless. Another must-see for all cinema lovers and students.

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Sean C on 26 Sep 2009.

Man with a Movie Camera has generally received very positive reviews.

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