Review of Persona (2008) by James C — 19 Mar 2008

AWESOME, WONDERFUL, MULTIDIMENTIONAL. CINEMATOGRAPHIC MASTERPIECE. EVERY SHOT IS INCREDIBLE. WHOEVER LOVES PHOTOGRAPHY AND CINEMATOGRAPHY WILL ENJOY THIS FILM.

This review of Persona (2008) was written by James C on 19 Mar 2008.

Persona has generally received positive reviews.

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