Review of Zelig (1983) by Bastien M — 28 Aug 2008

Chef-d'oeuvre, un d eplus pour Allen. Magnifique manipulation de l'image, du cinÃ©ma, et autodÃ©rision remarquable (Woody officier SS chez Hitler !). Incontournable.

This review of Zelig (1983) was written by Bastien M on 28 Aug 2008.

Zelig has generally received very positive reviews.

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