When People Were Still Living for Personal Reasons

When People Were Still Living for Personal Reasons

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When People Were Still Living for Personal Reasons

1993

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The friends of humanity: the painter, the musician, the poet and the prima ballerina - and all others are the enemies of humanity. -Vlado Kristl

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Directed by: Vlado Kristl
Written by: Vlado Kristl

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