Extremely ambitious film. The way it combines six different stories from different time periods, and here we have different characters as the actors play different roles, a really ambitious, big and expensive project. I can freely say that this is a unique film, truly special, I can understand those who love the film, but also those who do not like it. Although it lasts a full three hours, I was not bored at any point, which is a great thing. The actors did a great job, visually the film is beautiful, and I even like that it requires increased attention while watching. However, I got the impression that there were too many stories and characters and I couldn't connect everything, that is, not everything made sense to me. A lot of it seemed superfluous to me and how the film wouldn't have lost much if some things had been cut. Perhaps this film falls into a special category, and that is that it needs to be watched multiple times in order to be able to understand everything.

I fully expected all the negative reviews for this film here on IMDb. Yes, it was a complex film but not impossible to comprehend. You had six separate stories utilizing multiple actors in multiple roles spanning across three centuries, with what I saw as a common theme - an unending struggle and quest for freedom, creativity, truth and beauty. There's also the overarching idea that the elites of any society will use what ability and power they have to subjugate those who they deem inferior. Consider George Orwell's "1984". What's particularly exceptional is the editing, some of the time switches occur within seconds, bringing the viewer from one time dimension to the next flawlessly. In that regard, I must caution the viewer that paying attention is of the utmost importance, or for those not engaged in the picture, not important at all. Simply said, this movie will not appeal to everyone, however it's fluid style and interesting chronology makes for a compelling story about many stories, with hints of reincarnation and standing on the shoulders of those who have gone before. Prepare for a genuine experience.