Night Conversation With a Despised Person(1981)
A writer persecuted in a totalitarian state talks to his executioner, and contrary to expectations, the conversation unfolds, and the executioner shares his experiences with him. Based on Friedrich Dürrenmatt's radio play.
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A writer persecuted in a totalitarian state talks to his executioner, and contrary to expectations, the conversation unfolds, and the executioner shares his experiences with him. Based on Friedrich Dürrenmatt's radio play.
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1981-01-05
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