Aug. 16, 1973|West Germany|87 Min.|n/A
Genre: Adult;Comedy;Romance
Description: **14 and Under | Early Awakening Report 1973: Synopsis**
This film, known as the “Early Awakening Report,” is a series of provocative stories addressing the issue of pedophilia in the early 1970s. Here’s an overview of its plotlines:
1. Thirteen-year-old Gisela Hoffmeister is home alone, taking a bath when Werner Heimbach, a family friend, arrives unexpectedly. When Gisela’s mother returns, she is left to deal with the awkward situation.
2. Kalli, a mischievous boy, constantly interrupts his older sister Anita while she is meeting with “the insurance man.” Anita and her companion try to bribe Kalli to leave, but the clever boy has other plans.
3. Fourteen-year-old Klaus is caught shoplifting and forced by store manager Mrs. Jäger to sign a confession. She uses it to blackmail him into a disturbing relationship until her husband unexpectedly returns home.
4. Young siblings Hansi and Rosi spy on their parents through a keyhole and innocently share what they saw during breakfast, leading to a violent reaction from their father.
5. Carlo, a co-worker, attempts to seduce 15-year-old Anni Berger in a stockroom. However, their encounter is interrupted by Mrs. Kronhuber, who helps Anni turn the tables on Carlo.
6. Eleven-year-old Birgit Seifarth’s divorced mother is desperate to keep her boyfriend, Walter. When she discovers Walter abusing Birgit, she makes a shocking decision to maintain her relationship.
This film explores dark and controversial themes, reflecting the societal issues of its time.
Cast director: Ernst Hofbauer
Cast actor: Harald Baerow, Ulrike Butz, Elke Deuringer, Sonja Embriz, Marisa Feldy, Rosl Mayr, Enzi Fuchs, Rinaldo Talamonti, Marlene Rahn, Erich Padalewski
Original name: Der Frühreifen-Report