

Writers : 1983-2003, 20 ans de graffiti à Paris
2004-03-09 · 93 min · ★ 5.8
Paris 1983: They are between 14 and 18 and write their names on the walls of the city. Inspired by the New York phenomenon, they do not simply reproduce the forms. They create their own style, their required letters and inspire an entire generation. They communicate through letters of their name. They are called Writers.
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- Marc-Aurèle Vecchione
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- Résistance Films
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- France
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- Released
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