Review of Polytechnique (2009) by Rune B — 05 Mar 2011

Sterke film om sanne hendelser, ei skoleskyting I Canada 1989. Godt spelt og med fine bilder I svart-kvitt.

This review of Polytechnique (2009) was written by Rune B on 05 Mar 2011.

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