Florence (1975)

Genre : Documentary

Runtime : 7M

Director : Peter B. Hutton

Synopsis

Florence is a contemplative study of light and shadows, textures and planes, that makes beautiful use of the tonal qualities of black and white film. (mubi.com)

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