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Is There One Who Understands Me? The World of James Joyce
Duration: 1 h 55 m | 1983
A documentary recreating the life and writings of celebrated Irish author James Joyce with readings from his most famous works filmed on location in Dublin and Paris and hosted by Peter O'Toole.
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