For film historians, the film represents a unique artifact of 1970s European cinema—a dark fairy tale that dared to explore the most uncomfortable corners of adolescent psychosexuality. Its beautiful forest cinematography, haunting musical score, and unflinching performances continue to provoke strong reactions decades after its release.
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