Review of Méphisto (1931) by Phillip B — 23 Aug 2007

Fantastic. You can't take your eyes of Brandauer. Ethics, integrity and desire. The personal is political. I love this movie.

This review of Méphisto (1931) was written by Phillip B on 23 Aug 2007.

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Hmm...Makes me want to read the book as well…

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