Review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) by Massimo B — 16 Nov 2008

Tres etrange, fascinant, perturbant et surprenant. Les symboliques sont tres subtiles et la musique hypnotique.

This review of The Draughtsman's Contract (1982) was written by Massimo B on 16 Nov 2008.

The Draughtsman's Contract has generally received very positive reviews.

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