after watch the film and i look over it review and i be not surprise by the vast divergence of opinion concern it . it doesn not meet the expectation that many have for a movie . while i side with those that think the movie be great and i think many of the people who love it praise it for the wrong reason . this be not a movie with a gripping plot or character you will remember for the rest of your life ( and yes the zither music would seem out of place if youre seek pathos ) . but to criticize the movie for those reason ( a many reviewer do ) seem like criticize ulysses for be a little slow go . everything in the movie be design to create the utmost emotional detachment for the viewer . example include the zither music and the dispassionate and unsympathetic character and the lack of concern demonstrate by the protagonist concern his danger ( deny the viewer real suspense ) and the absence of preach about the horror of post war europe and the refusal to show the film climax and and shot that make you want to look at the architecture rather than the people . thus and despite the fact that film story be depress in the extreme and the persistent mood of the film be a satisfying mixture of melancholy and amusement and and cheerfulness . the effect and make possible by it detachment and provide a proper emotional seeting to contemplate the aesthetic of the movie superb cinemeotraphy . in conclusion and if youre look for thrill or even deep thought and do not watch this movie . but if you want a cheerfully detached work of art and this be the movie for you .