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200089 minGdocumentary

Silent Shakespeare

200089 minGdocumentary

A BFI collection features seven short films from the USA, England, and Italy, accompanied by scores for piano, guitar, and string quartet.

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A BFI collection features seven short films from the USA, England, and Italy, accompanied by scores for piano, guitar, and string quartet.

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A BFI collection of 7 short films from the USA, England and Italy scored for Piano, Guitar and String Quartet.

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