Barbet Schroeder's (Single White Female, The Valley) dark tale, based on a true story, follows the naive Stefan (Klaus Grunberg) in his pursuit of offbeat American Estelle (Mimsy Farmer) to the island paradise of Ibiza. He leads a seemingly idyllic life with her by the sea - where the scenic beauties and delights of LSD and nude sunbathing are fully revealed by Nestor Almendros' stunning photography - before succumbing to the destructive trappings of heroin addiction.The film is famous for its subdued, moody Pink Floyd soundtrack, featuring some of the band's most spontaneous and eclectic work - including Green is the Colour, Cymbaline and The Nile Song.Extra Features: Dual Format Edition: includes both the Blu-ray and the DVD of the film and the extras. Original trailer Trailers for The Valley and Matresse Interview with Barbet Schroeder Fully illustrated booklet
Barbet Schroeder made this directing debut in 1969 with this story set in the youth culture of the Sixties. Stefan a young german student hitchhikes to Paris to begin the search for himself with the usual assistance offered by sex drugs and rock'n'roll. At a wild Left Bank party he falls in love with Estelle an off-beat American girl who gives him his first joint. When the pair meet up again in Ibiza it becomes apparent that Estelle is getting deeper and deeper into the drug scen
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