at first and this movie seem so bad that i almost fell in a trance the first time i saw it . it be like a bad dream . a cosmic bore . but i give it a second chance and then another and another and etc . i finally got addict to this film and due to it dreamlike slow pace and wonderful natural set and bath in a mellow autumn light and especially the musical score and which be make of some 70 progressive rock and absolute exquisite folk song by actor or singer or songwriter derek lamb ( the troubadour ) . you should notice the song about hazel wood and silver trout and lady vanishing in the air . and heard in the middle and near the end of the film . there be some carnal scene in the beginning and wich allow u to appreciate the natural charm of elizabeth suzuki . if that movie have be make by some repertoire director like bergman and lars von trier or jean luc goddard and critic would have roll on the floor and rave about that movie a if it be a cosmic masterpiece . i personally think this film be one million time superior to any of fellini cinematic sh # ¤ @ t. definitely not for the pretentious .