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“Grave of the Fireflies is an emotional experience so powerful that it forces a rethinking of animation... It belongs on any list of the greatest war films ever made.”

Quote by Roger Ebert

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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert

Roger Ebert was a renowned American film critic, born on June 18, 1942, and passed away on April 4, 2013. Known for his unique style of film criticism and profound insights into the art of cinema, he served as a film critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and founded the influential film review website RogerEbert.com. more

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