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Laura and Fabrizio have been meeting every summer in the forest by her parent's summer home. Fabrizio is a solitary boy with only his dog for company; Laura a sweet but unconfident child. This summer new aspects enter into their story as both are growing up. Laura is falling in love with Fabrizio, while he displays a new sexual awareness of her masked by his malice. Things develop further when they meet Sylvia who, unlike the innocent Laura, is confident and assertive. Fabrizio develops a fascination with her, eventually bribing Laura to fetch her to the forest to join them in play.
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The film is praised for its striking visual style, evocative score, and naturalistic ensemble performances, but its portrayal of adolescent sexuality sparks intense disagreement.
| Score | The haunting, melodic score weaves through key moments, amplifying emotional resonance and providing a lyrical backdrop that many reviewers highlight as a standout element. | |
| Cinematography | The striking alpine cinematography, with expansive forest vistas and natural lighting, creates a vivid, immersive atmosphere, though some critics note it remains visually arresting yet superficially symbolic. | |
| Acting | Lara Wendel’s raw, nuanced portrayal of a pre‑adolescent on the cusp of womanhood anchors the narrative, while the ensemble’s naturalistic performances lend an unsettling authenticity. | |
| Direction | Pierre‑Luigi Murgiá’s daring direction attempts to navigate adolescent sexuality with poetic abstraction, yet critics diverge on whether his visual‑narrative choices succeed or devolve into gratuitous provocation. | |
| Theme | The film’s exploration of early childhood sexuality is framed as a psychoanalytic study, but reviewers sharply split between seeing it as a thought‑provoking commentary and condemning it as exploitative, revealing a deep polarisation over its thematic intent. |