CLIFF: A PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST

November. 07,2023      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Acclaimed Canadian artist Cliff Eyland looks back on his life after a successful double lung transplant.

Guy Maddin as  Self

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Reviews

AniInterview
2023/11/07

Sorry, this movie sucks

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Maidexpl
2023/11/08

Entertaining from beginning to end, it maintains the spirit of the franchise while establishing it's own seal with a fun cast

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CrawlerChunky
2023/11/09

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

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Fleur
2023/11/10

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

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