In 1835 Wallachia, a policeman and his son are searching for a gypsy “slave” accused of seducing the wife of the local lord. This over-zealous civil servant, who resembles an operetta-era sheriff, ploughs the wild Balkans on his horse and never misses an opportunity to teach his youngster the meaning of life. Even when they find the “slave”, their adventure is far from being over...According to film critic Christos Mitsis, the film is “a Balkan western with original narrative stylisation, Tarantino-like dialogues, popular wisdom and sharp historical and political criticism”.

Golden Bear for Best Director at the Berlinale.