Akira Kurosawa's Dreams - 8 Short Films


	Akira Kurosawa's Dreams - 8 Short Films

Djiezes

3-23-2007 8:45 PM

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3-23-2007 10:40 PM

haraya

One of my favorite movies! Thanks, Djiezes.

3-23-2007 10:54 PM

ericskiff

I caught the beginning of this movie standing up in my kitchen years ago. I stood there transfixed for the duration. Ever frame of this movie would make a beautiful still photograph.

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