Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Scott S — 20 May 2008

Suck on this, diegesis!

I want the score. I want the 1920's genius. I want the umbilical cord.

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Scott S on 20 May 2008.

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

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