A beautifully shot film, with a weird and deceptively complicated story. This is the weakest of the Wenders films I’ve seen so far. Still, there was much to enjoy and think about.

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I love Jean Gabin so very much, so any film where I get to see him is a treat. It didn’t hurt that everyone around him was almost as excellent.

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An unbelievably complex and beautiful film. Full of incredible cinematography and amazing performances. This film completely captivated me; I absolutely loved it.

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A marvelously gorgeous film that also managed to expose me to a new perspective on this period in the history of the Soviet Union. Unbelievably well made and impressive, I highly recommend this film to anyone who likes looking at incredible things.

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