Trivia

Michael Snow has stated that his intent with the film was for it to be "a summation of my nervous system, religious inklings and aesthetic ideas."

Chosen by the Audio-Visual Preservation Trust of Canada to be preserved for future generations.

Ranked number 85 in The Village Voice's 2001 critics poll of "100 Best Films of the 20th Century".

Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.

James Rolfe (The Angry Video Game Nerd) considers this the worst film he's ever seen.