A narcissist expounds his views on life. He boasts about his success with other people’s wives and his work, despising people in general. In the meantime, he eats a plate of spaghetti whilst the camera constantly focuses on his mouth.
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Film details
- Productieland
- Finland
- Jaar
- 2013
- Festivaleditie
- IFFR 2015
- Lengte
- 6'
- Medium/Formaat
- File
