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La vallée (1972)
Paradise has many exits, but no entrance.
POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD: A beautifully-shot film about indulgence and innocence. The main characters embark on a quest to find this unexplored misty valley. Along the way, they are tempted to give in to the naive, ritualized existence of the natives, who treat them as one of their own. However, one of the characters realizes that there is no way to forget what they already know about the modern world. Some don't see that the seemingly-free lifestyle of aborigines is bound by strict ritual, and that the punishment for breaking these rules is a far more cruel fate than the rules by which we "civilized" societies live. We should never forget our individual place in the world: find out where you belong and stay there. The Pink Floyd soundtrack is excellent, a good reminder to the audience as to what year it is. The dialogue is very poetic, though it is mostly in French, so you may be annoyed at having to read subtitles. But give this film a chance, it may stick with you the next time you gaze at your reflection.