Silent Shakespeare (2000)
Overview
A BFI collection of 7 short films from the USA, England and Italy scored for Piano, Guitar and String Quartet.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.001 |
Directed By
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Laura Rossi
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