“…This is a film adaptation of the popular turn-of-century novel “Bai Ganyo” by the publicist Aleko Konstantinov. …”

“…The narration is arranged in separate novels which feature some of the most brilliant Bulgarian comedy actors.…”

“…This film broke with the conventions of the Moscow film school to explore the possibilities of a poetic film language, much of which surpassed the discoveries of the later ‘new wave’. The theme was novel primarily in its romantically individualized approach to the characters, who were seen from many viewpoints, including an ironical one. …”