Review of Oslo, August 31st (2011) by Juli N — 14 Jun 2014

The film is so painfully authentic, hopeless and depressing that I DON'T recommend it to those who suffer from depression themselves!

This review of Oslo, August 31st (2011) was written by Juli N on 14 Jun 2014.

Oslo, August 31st has generally received very positive reviews.

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