A dark journey through an existentialist nightmare

Rating: 10/10 (2 September 2002)

Once every few years we have a chance to see a film which is so unique and powerful that it sticks in your mind and stays with you for ages. Whether at its birth it was just meant to be a comment on the unreliability of memory or an outright thesis on existentialism is not so important. For it turns out to be the latter... and after multiple viewing and serious analysis one can get much more out of this film than initially expected. Its style is unique and contributes to make this film an unforgettable experience. This might well be the best debut film ever by a director... Fantastic editing, great directing, a script to die for, outstanding performances and a haunting soundtrack. This film is just about perfect. But don't forget to bring your brains and lots of concentration along with you - especially the first time you see it.