wüstenspringmaus
Very Short Films
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2m 44s
Directed by Jim Finn • Documentary • 2002 • 3 minutes
"'The gerbil has long been associated with New World capitalism because of its incessant energy...' The Golden Age of Hollywood takes on the history and evolution of this delightful household pet." —International Film Festival Rotterdam
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