Review of Satantango (1994) by Hold These Goddamn Chickens!! — 23 May 2008

AAAmazing++++.

Saw it with 2 intermissions at the PFA in Berkeley. Can't wait to see it again.

This review of Satantango (1994) was written by Hold These Goddamn Chickens!! on 23 May 2008.

Satantango has generally received very positive reviews.

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