Review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) by Guillaume P — 10 Dec 2008

Un film indissociable de la musque de Glass, une initiation Ã cet auteur majeur qu'est Mishima.

This review of Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters (1985) was written by Guillaume P on 10 Dec 2008.

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters has generally received very positive reviews.

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