Review of Satyricon (1969) by Amani B — 27 Nov 2007

Fellini takes it over-the-top, and then some...

Superb cinematography.

This review of Satyricon (1969) was written by Amani B on 27 Nov 2007.

Satyricon has generally received positive reviews.

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