Won Grand Prix and shared International Film Critics Best Film in Competition Prize. Theo Angelopoulos' film is a strikingly dreamlike, contemplative work that defies easy explanation. Closer to a surrealistic reverie than a narrative--huge sections are difficult to follow--it is distinguished by hauntingly beautiful moments that impressed the Cannes judges enough to give it the Grand Jury Prize. (Much to the distaste of Angelopoulous, who expected the Palme d'Or; his sarcastic acceptance speech is sure to become legendary.)
   The story follows A., a controversial Greek filmmaker (Harvey Keitel) who returns to his native land for a screening after years of exile in America. But his odyssey has another component: He seeks a piece of lost film from the early days of cinema. Traveling throughout Balkan cities, from Bucharest to Belgrade, A. continues his search, finding a personal as well as national history.
   "Ulysses' Glance" is heavy, ponderous and frustratingly slow. But this very autobiographical film contains images that will linger in your mind long after the lights come up. Starring Harvey Keitel, Maia Morgenstern and Erland Josephson. Directed by Theo Angelopoulos. Written by Theo Angelopoulos, Tonino Guerra and Petros Markaris. Produced by Eric Heumann. A Paradis Films coproduction; distribution pending. Drama. In English and Balkan languages. Running time: 180 min