Belmonte’s direction is characterized by high-energy, "visual amphetamine" editing and heavy experimentation with camera filters and formats.

A Concepção, de José Eduardo Belmonte - Revista Cinética

: The city's planned, functionalist architecture is used to highlight the dysfunction and isolation of the characters.

: The "Conceptionists" aim to become "nothing". They burn identification cards to symbolize their break from societal structures.

: Critics often compare the film’s raw, improvisational feel to the works of Lars von Trier ( The Idiots ), John Cassavetes, and Danny Boyle ( Trainspotting ).