Review of Werckmeister Harmonies (2001) by Michael T — 03 Nov 2012

Bela Tarr is an acquired taste, but his films should be seen by all serious film buffs.

This review of Werckmeister Harmonies (2001) was written by Michael T on 03 Nov 2012.

Werckmeister Harmonies has generally received very positive reviews.

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