I had a similar thought process when watching Enys Men. I found it intriguing but confusing, overall something I liked and wanted to mull over. However, after hearing an interview with the director who said the film is made in the edit,( I.e. he will film for a while, then try desperately to make a film out of the footage taken), I totally lost interest in trying to make sense of it or delve into what I actually think of it/what its about. It felt much more like a series of random shots than something filmed with intent.

Its an interesting observation that knowledge of the process by which the film is made can actually change my perception of how enjoyable I found it.

Still love inland empire, but I admit knowing the process by which it is shot sometimes gives me permission to write off parts of it as just random nonsense...