Elio Petri: Notes About a Filmmaker(2005)
A documentary on the director’s career, featuring interviews with friends, collaborators, and filmmakers.
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A documentary on the director’s career, featuring interviews with friends, collaborators, and filmmakers.
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2005-09-03
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