Review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) by Hoi-Yin I — 15 Mar 2008

Iconic and influential a must see for aspiring filmmakers.

This review of Man with a Movie Camera (1929) was written by Hoi-Yin I on 15 Mar 2008.

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

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