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Maria Sorescu, director of a re-education school, becomes mayor of a town. She tries to improve the predecessors' record.
A troubled young artist, haunted by visions and a mysterious past, retreats to a remote island. There, he becomes entangled with the island's enigmatic inhabitants and a dark secret that threatens to consume him. As he tries to unravel the truth, his grip on reality loosens, leading him down a path of psychological turmoil and potential danger.
The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its convoluted plot and slow pacing. While some appreciated its atmospheric visuals and Berger's intense performance, many found the narrative unsatisfying and difficult to follow.
Praised for its visual style and mood.
Criticized for an opaque and disjointed narrative.
Helmut Berger's performance is often highlighted as a standout element.
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The film was shot on location in Sardinia, Italy, which lent it a distinctive and somewhat isolated atmosphere.
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"Let the men come to work, too, we didn't have children with the Holy Spirit!" Suddenly, Maria wakes up as the mayor of a small town on the Danube. Surrounded by advisers (men) who try to manipulate her, she soon realizes that all politi...