Review by brixtonbathtub

Somewhere in Palilula is apparently a film! Or is it theatre, an allegory, or just one enormous piece of installation artwork? I consider it a brilliant mixture of all of these, and the director's theatrical background is used to great effect. Whether you like it will depend on your sense of humour. I liked Little Britain and Delicatessen - a black sense of humour is definitely required, and a very basic awareness of what the Ceaucescu period meant in Romania would add to your appreciation, but isn't a prerequisite. I have to agree with the person who wrote "It reminded me a bit of Emil Kusturitza, by its strong Balkan flavor." It has the same drive and energy which sweeps one along. See also Nicola Woodham's review which is more comprehensive than mine.

I saw it at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival 2012 and hats off to them for showing it, but it didn't win any prizes, sadly in my view. I think cinema goers in the UK with a black or off-the-wall sense of humour would love it, while mainstream US audiences probably wouldn't. The ending will have you thinking. Overall rating: wonderful.