Synopsis of Time Out Film Guide: Between the seemingly idyllic opening and closing scenes depicting a rural community, first in the church, and then during rural festivals, Fleischmann unreservedly criticizes the bias and ignorance of the community. His observation of life in Bavaria was very precise, initially only showcasing the villagers' constant ridicule, vulgar humor, and persistent gossip, rather than just suggesting their dullness. With the return of a young man, their lazy malice and childish clown, always on the edge of unhappiness, received some attention: unfounded, this young man suffered harm as a homosexual. Their deep-rooted conservatism has led the villagers to reject anything "different": a young widow is excluded more because of her disabled lover and foolish son, rather than her morality; A teacher was rejected due to education; The arbitrary destruction of young 'homosexuals' is only considered the cutting of a pig. Not Germany in the 1930s, but Germany in the 1970s; However, the political similarities are obvious. An impressive movie.
