The film was highly controversial for its depiction of a child in a sexualized environment, including nude scenes of Shields.
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Despite the controversy, it was critically recognized, winning the Technical Grand Prize at the 1978 Cannes Film Festival and receiving an Academy Award nomination for its musical score. The film was highly controversial for its depiction
Directed by Louis Malle , this period drama was set in 1917 New Orleans. it was critically recognized