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paolo sorrentino

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YOUTH plays TIFF 2015

September 13, 2015

In a good friendship, you only tell each other the good things…so here’s a few good things about a flawed film.

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Ryan McNeil
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THE GREAT BEAUTY (LA GRANDE BALLEZZA) plays TIFF 2013

September 12, 2013

The team behind IL DIVO deliver a splendid look at life, love, passion, and regret.

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Ryan McNeil
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