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Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Great soundtrack with many good songs, otherwise art movie with bad acting sometimes, except the main character and maybe the the kids...

Be aware - this is not an action movie Hollywood style, neither even a bland Bulgarian copy-paste financed by the state of the ex-communist country. It's a pure independent cinema. It is not politically correct for sure and that's why you can't see it on the big festivals or TV channels. And there it is its charm. No budget, aggressive, controversial and sincere to the bones! It is incredible what a massive work did a bunch a discontented Bulgarian youngsters with no money, but just a talent. You could see why there are still protests on the streets these days in Bulgaria. You could understand why this film was banned and made such a noise across the official medias without a single buck for a PR campaign. Just an amazing piece of rare European cinema full of symbols and metaphors. Way to go!

The movie was supposed to be a very good, based on reviews, media attention, bans etc. However it fails to be true and is instead very artsy-fartsy. It is full of obvious symbolism that only a 3 year old can't get and nothing more. After the movie you feel as if something more should have happened but didn't. The "shock" scenes (for which it was banned) were not shocking at all (A Serbian film/Oldboy etc are far more shocking in that sense). Yes it is filmed nice with nice colors and that's about it. It seems the author had some kind of idea but got carried away and missed it. If you want to watch if for yourself go ahead, but for your own sake do it at a time you can afford wasting and lower your expectations.

"Baklava" became the first ever Bulgarian CULT movie even before its official release in Bulgaria.I've seen it in Karlovy Vary film festival last year. A true masterpiece, with amazing visual style, unique soundtrack and perfect acting - especially the little fellows. I think that "Baklava" – the first work of the young Canadian / Bulgarian director Alexo Petrov - has more truth, heart and beauty that most movies I've ever seen. I'm not surprise that "Baklava" gains controversy in its own country – the story shows the extremely difficult life of the "Bulgarian invisible children". But still there you could find the deep hope of the authors – one day all this might be changed…Don't miss the chance to discover the lovely tale about two brothers whom meet each others for a very first time. Together they start a wonderful trip. Searching for an buried treasures they pass through a journey full of adventures.I've been waiting for so long to see such a beautiful, sincere and touching road movie!