O Dreamland
1953 · 13 min · ★ 6.2 · Documentary, Comedy
Lindsay Anderson's early documentary film of a British amusement park, the irony of its manufactured fun on full display.
Directed by Lindsay Anderson · Written by Lindsay Anderson
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