Review of Sunrise (1985) by Nikolai E — 19 Jan 2008

This film really makes me wonder what the medium would look like today if nobody bothered to develop sync-sound.

This review of Sunrise (1985) was written by Nikolai E on 19 Jan 2008.

Sunrise has generally received very positive reviews.

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