Review of Yella (2007) by Nick L — 10 Jun 2008

Great story about the ghosts of East Germany in the capitalist west.

This review of Yella (2007) was written by Nick L on 10 Jun 2008.

Yella has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Diana G (72) on 17 Nov 2007

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By Neil Smith (699) for thelondonpaper (91) on 20 Sep 2007

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By Agnieszka G (2) on 17 Sep 2008

Although I like Petzold movies that one was really odd. It's like a bad dream that doesn't want to end. Urrrgghhh…

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By Martin R (400) on 13 Oct 2007

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By Jon F (352) on 23 Sep 2007

Unusual German thriller. well acted and slightly creepy…

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By Graham S (91) on 15 Jun 2008

Paranoia, obsession, deceit, sex, death, and.... ergghhh... capitalism. Recipe for an excellent thriller that continues to haunt my dreams…

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