Review of Pina (2011) by Michael R — 02 Mar 2012

More than just a film about dance, Pina is a celebration of the moving body as art and expression. Haunting, captivating, inspirational and inspiring. Simply beautiful.

This review of Pina (2011) was written by Michael R on 02 Mar 2012.

Pina has generally received very positive reviews.

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