The Existentialist
1963-01-01 · 8 min · ★ 7.0
A delightful short film shot in reverse in which the main protagonist enjoys a day on the town.
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- Directors
- Leon Prochnik
- Production companies
- Dynamite Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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