begotten be black and white distorted image . it look like it could have come from the nineteenth century . however and the sound be crystal clear and minus the sync and the addition of calm nature sound . this movie be very critical of the struggle of life . it show a single mother and child in a violent world that thrive on the innocent . the mother be very oblivious to her surroundings . this lead to lot of torture and pain and and death . you may watch it many time and see different symbolism and plot device and and basically what do it mean . if you appreciate art in movie then you will love it . otherwise and do not bother .