The Lady Anatomist
By Iris Fegerl
2019 | 55 min | Documentary
Wax portraits of an unknown woman are the focus of this medical-historical thriller which turns rigid 18th century role models on its head.
Iris Fegerl
DirectorIris Fegerl is a relatively unknown actor or director and does not have public information available about their career, films or awards.
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