I've seen this film described as comedy. There are amusing moments, but I wouldn't go that far. It's hard to describe what it is, or what Iosseliani is trying to say. If we are meant to admire Gia's unwillingness to be a cog in the machine, why doesn't he seem particularly happy? Is it a condemnation of a society with no room with non-conformists? Perhaps. The film, like its protagonist, is somewhat rudderless. An interesting watch in some ways, however it didn't really resonate with me.