The birth scene—tastefully but undeniably real—caused audiences to faint in theaters. Cinemas in conservative countries like Ireland and Spain banned the film outright.
The role of Helga was played by Ruth Gassmann , who became an international face of the era's sexual liberation movement. helga film 1967 youtube
: Despite its clinical nature, it became an international blockbuster. It was viewed by roughly 40 million people worldwide, including 4 million in its first few months in West Germany alone. helga film 1967 youtube
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