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Damned Holiday

Damned Holiday

19580h 9min
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To Makavejev, each tombstone is a vicar for its resident spirit; it haunts, roams, and makes conversation.

GenreDocumentary
Production CompaniesZastava film
Production CcountriesYugoslavia

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