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Song of Love (1972)
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Song of Love (1972)

Un chant d’amour

Drama, Fantasy, Romance • 26m

Overview

Two prisoners in complete isolation, separated by the thick brick walls, and desperately in need of human contact, devise a most unusual kind of communication.

Director: Jean Genet

Best English-Friendly Release

Cult Epics DVD

Best Video Release

Cult Epics DVD only

Format

DVD

TSPDT

2026: #807
2025: #789
2024: #778
2023: #751
2022: #751

Length

26 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

A Song of Love

Last Updated

a year ago

Contributors

Best English-Friendly Release

Cult Epics DVD

Best Video Release

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Format
DVD
TSPDT
2026: #807
2025: #789
2024: #778
2023: #751
2022: #751
Length
26 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
A Song of Love
Last Updated
a year ago
Contributors

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