“…Rreceived numerous prizes at film festivals in Venice, San-Francisco, Montreal, Karlovy Vary.…”

“…The film received the USSR State prize and was awarded numerous prizes at international film festivals, including Locarno, Tbilisi, Sorrento, Venice, etc.…”

“…The film was awarded the "Silver Lion" at the International Film Festival in Venice in 1993, the Grand Prix in Saint Petersbourg - 94, and altogether has been screened at over 30 international film festivals.…”