Review of Un Chien Andalou (1929) by Adam C — 26 Sep 2009

An entertaining and successfully surreal short. Splendidly irrational.

This review of Un Chien Andalou (1929) was written by Adam C on 26 Sep 2009.

Un Chien Andalou has generally received very positive reviews.

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