Rather than showing the romanticized wild-man version of the artist’s life that’s become pop culture cliche, here is what the work actually entails, moment to moment, day to day, year to year.
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Janet Maslin
RTNew York TimesMay 20, 2003
In its own minimalist way it becomes a thoughtful, delicate inquiry into the essence of the artistic process, and a tribute to the beauty and mutability of nature. Mr. Erice's film is much bigger than it may appear to be.
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J. Hoberman
RTVillage VoiceApr 18, 2002
More analytical than contemplative, never less than straightforward, Dream of Light makes no showy bid for the sublime.
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Jaime Pena
RTCaimán Cuadernos de CineMay 22, 2017
Any opportunity that's presented to us so that we can enjoy a masterpiece of the caliber of this film is welcomed. [Full review in Spanish]