A brilliant film that helped define a genre

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

...is the lead character. because the film has not exactly a story. three young people. a sort of menage a trois. dialogues, confessions, few events who, against opportunities, are ignored. and the ice air. for see it, two conditions are obligatories - to be a fan of classic Russian cinema or to be familiar with French New Wave. sure, the film is not part of them, but each prepares the viewer for a film who could be deep boring for a large public. lie every film about relationship, without a clear end, who seems more be an experimental theater play. but, against all, it is a beautiful film. in strange way, off course. but , it is a good thing who remains after its end - the veils of atmosphere, the landscapes and an inspired cinematography.