
The Eyes of the Birds(1983)
A Red Cross inspection team visits a prison and holds interviews with a range of inmates.


Movie: The Eyes of the Birds

Les yeux des oiseaux
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A Red Cross inspection team visits a prison and holds interviews with a range of inmates.
Release Date
1983-11-30
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9
Rating:
4.5 startsTagline
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Français
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