Review: Julieta (2016) ★★★½
I have postponed writing about several of Pedro Almodóvar’s films, including Julieta, but not because I didn’t find them worthy
Read MoreI have postponed writing about several of Pedro Almodóvar’s films, including Julieta, but not because I didn’t find them worthy
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