The House with Laughing Windows

The House with Laughing Windows

Today I portrayed the shameless one as she died...

1976 · 110 min · ★ 7.2 · Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Stefano, a young restorer, is commissioned to save a controversial mural located in the church of a small, isolated village.

Directed by Pupi Avati · Written by Pupi Avati

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