Awards

"A film that is all contradictions. It's hypnotic and punk rock, languid and jerky. If that weren't weird enough, it's an art film made by a visionary with an engineering degree, and captures the atmosphere of a rapidly developing country that is currently swallowing independent voices in a metaphorical sinkhole."

For its profound and lyrical exploration of folklore and companionship in the era of relentless industrialization, confidently told in two narratives layered with poetry, riddles, and puzzles.