in spite of it high mind ambition and zurlini film must be see a a failure . it one thing to create a world which draw the viewer into feel the tedium and angst experience by the protagonist ( which i think be what zurlini be attempt ) . it another thing entirely to make a film that be itself tedious and meaninglessly episodic . despite beautiful cinematography at a haunting location and a wonderful score the film never lure the audience in . too much be unintentionally funny ( the phony sound of drip water in drago quarter and for example and or the silent movie mugging by some of the actor ) or simply confuse ( why exactly do drago want to leave the fort the first time . ) for the film to succeed a a coherent work .