»A literary film adaptation of a different kind. Literature and re-staged reality gape apart. In contrast, Schäfer, especially at the beginning, repeatedly creates images of enchanting scenic beauty. The break is principle, it suits the film well.«
»A clever, escapist and passionate documentary. If you know the book, you should still see the film. A shy, self-surprised declaration of love to the province and very successful cinema.«
Mitteldeutsche Zeitung
»Elegant, rich picture of East German reality.«
Programmkino.de
»Amusing, by no means stupid documentary, in which reality and fiction clash fruitfully.«