It's one of the hidden gems of lithuanian cinematograph. Everything about this film feels unique considering it's release date. Slow motion sequences, nature soundscapes and non linear narrative, and overall minimalism used in WWII drama falls out of the pattern of typical war movies. The atmosphere is distinct and real, but surreal at times. Without any explosions and with just few bullets it gives us the same amount of darkness as it's belarussian brother Come and See (1985) or hungarian Son of Saul (2015) . I'm wondering if Elem Klimov was in fact inspired by Faktas (1981) to direct Come and See (1985).
