Second-hand Reading

2013 | 7 minutes | 8.0 ★ (1)

Second-hand Reading
  • Overview

    A film constructed from a succession of drawings on old books.

  • Release Date

    01 January 2013

  • DirectingWilliam Kentridge
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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