The Loneliness of the Long Distance Singer

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Singer

1974 · 60 min · ★ 6.4 · Documentary

This documentary chronicles an Yves Montand concert for Chilean refugees in France.

Directed by Chris Marker

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7.91962
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The Last BolshevikThe Last Bolshevik · 1994
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ValparaisoValparaiso · 1964
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