Review of Viridiana (1962) by Alice W — 27 Jun 2007

Balances the disturbing, the comic, and the surreal very well.

This review of Viridiana (1962) was written by Alice W on 27 Jun 2007.

Viridiana has generally received very positive reviews.

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