Movie: Consolations (Love Is an Art of Time) Part 2: The Lighted Clearing

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R. Bruce Elder
R. Bruce Elder

James D. Smith
James D. Smith

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    "Elder's most philosophical film ... subtly woven connections ... proceed under a contemplative regime" that "solicits the memories of the whole cycle in more delicate ways." Bart Testa

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    1988-01-27

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