To say this film is heavy with symbolism, imagery is an understatement. Then there's the darkness, shadow, and the gravitas they carry. This is why the visual aspects of cinema will always be the preeminent strength, the essence of film. Then add in Costa's use of dialogue mixed with the singing of folk-type songs that carry such personal, cultural weight. One to revisit, if I can? 3.2 stars

Watching it a second time would be more revealing but it wasn't worth that to me. Any movie you have to watch twice isn't worth it. Some times people make it to artsy fartsy for their own good.

Beautifully composed where every frame is an art still in itself. The script is dreamlike and seemingly directionless but all can be pieced together into a deeper and broader metal picture. Patience required.

Obtuse to the point of obfuscation. Perhaps foreknowledge of the subject matter would help, but on its own the movie has little to offer beyond a few well composed shots and an apparent hostility to those who aren't already "in the know."