A psychedelic coming-of-age drama where a nun’s schoolgirl tests the boundaries of sex, drugs, and expectation.
SEVENTEEN AND ANXIOUS
Zbynek Brynych's forgotten masterpiece "Oh Happy Day" is best described as coming-of-age-psychedelia.
From nun’s school to the wild side—the Germans sure knew how to shake up coming of age.
Seventeen and Anxious is where German teensploitation meets trippy experimentation, with a convent schoolgirl leading the charge. Zbyněk Brynych’s direction and a cast mixing eager newcomers and seasoned vets like Nadja Tiller give this R-rated drama its peculiar edge.
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Seventeen and Anxious is a 1970 German drama film directed by Zbyněk Brynych about a teenage girl at a nun’s school exploring sex and drugs as part of her coming-of-age journey.
- Director
- Zbyněk Brynych
- Writer
- Alexander Fuhrmann
- Release
- 1970
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Country
- Germany
- Language
- German
- Genres
- Drama
- Also Known As
- Seventeen and Anxious, I desideri morbosi di una sedicenne, Heiße Teens aus gutem Haus, Original title: O Happy Day
Synopsis
The German Seventeen and Anxious had been also introduced as O Happy Day. The film’s alternate title is a reference to a popular gospel track, which is carried out often and con brio in the course of the action. The film’s formal title alludes towards the coming of age experienced by its youthful protagonists. The more youthful stars are environmentally friendly but eager to please, while the veterans in the supporting cast-including Nadja Tiller and Karl Michael Vogler-help make the film palatable for the people among us maybe not politely predisposed to nervous teens. The film’s roentgen status is admittedly needed, but shouldn’t recommend that the film is overtly unpleasant. Sadly, Anxious and Seventeen represents the next-to-last movie work for its skilled director, Zbynek Brynych.
“Anna – a girl from a good family, studying at the prestigious Christian college where she drove the and brings a personal chauffeur. But like all teenagers, she dreams of a big and pure love. However, the kind of love she has, that’s just a nice guy Robert is ready to talk with his girlfriend about football, about books, about his work, which got barely out of college, not only that Anna would like to hear. In desperation from a misunderstanding boyfriend girl tries to discover the pleasures of the adult world and goes to Munich haunts of vice …”
Why Cult
This isn’t your average schoolgirl drama—expect a heady mix of sex, drugs, and gospel tracks, all filtered through a distinctly psychedelic German lens.
The story unfolds within the cloistered walls of a nun’s school, offering a stark contrast to the wild experimentation undertaken by its protagonist.
Seasoned actors like Nadja Tiller and Karl Michael Vogler anchor the proceedings, giving gravitas to the youthful chaos.
Labeled as teensploitation, this film doesn’t shy away from provocative themes, including sexual awakening and rebellion.
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What is Seventeen and Anxious about? +
Seventeen and Anxious follows a teenage girl in a nun’s school as she explores sex and drugs, capturing her journey of self-discovery and rebellion.
Who directed Seventeen and Anxious? +
Seventeen and Anxious was directed by Zbyněk Brynych.
How long is Seventeen and Anxious? +
Seventeen and Anxious has a runtime of 84 minutes.
What genre is Seventeen and Anxious? +
Seventeen and Anxious is a drama.
Where can I watch Seventeen and Anxious? +
Seventeen and Anxious is available to stream on SassyFlix.