The Noteworthy: "Something Necessary", Aleksei German (1938-2013), Sallitt & Cairns, 7th/11
Adam CookA special MUBI screening of Something Necessary, films by Cairns and Sallitt, a new issue of The Seventh Art, Bordwell on Richie + more.
A special MUBI screening of Something Necessary, films by Cairns and Sallitt, a new issue of The Seventh Art, Bordwell on Richie + more.
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