Review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) by Briana M — 06 Jun 2007

Saw this in art 100 and made it one of my new favorites.

This review of The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964) was written by Briana M on 06 Jun 2007.

The Umbrellas of Cherbourg has generally received very positive reviews.

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