Review of Shadows and Fog (1991) by Sv G — 30 Jan 2007

Good, but not a favorite of mine of all his films I have seen.

This review of Shadows and Fog (1991) was written by Sv G on 30 Jan 2007.

Shadows and Fog has generally received positive reviews.

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