The Sovjet film industry sure serie in the front line of fantasy cinema! This is, I believe, based on a by Lina, which is a kind of heroic folk poetry.
The production design, costumes, photography etc are a marvel! Visual fireworks!! The direction is solid with some lovely imagery. I do think some of the stilted dialogue and vague storyline are a bit of a problem but it doesn’t really damage the film. I think that has to do with the form of the literary predecessor.
This film is such a cinematic joy with its colorful monsters and characters.
