Movie: Phases

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    A walking figure emerges from a changing, circular cycle; his inner self emerges and precipitats a series of violent struggles with himself, adapting various animal forms along the way. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive.

  • Release Date

    1977-01-01

  • Average

    5.5

  • Rating:

    2.8 starts
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    English
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