Shadows in the Marsh: A Study of Redemption and Decay in Wetlands (2017)
: High-energy, colorful cinematography that contrasts with its "gritty" subject matter. Ecological Context (Alternative) wetlands lk21 exclusive
18-year-old Helen Memel (Carla Juri) is a rebellious teen obsessed with bodily fluids and hygiene experiments. After a shaving accident leads to an anal fissure and hospitalization, she tries to use her recovery time to trick her divorced parents into a reunion. Shadows in the Marsh: A Study of Redemption
In the UK, it is available on MUBI, and it has previously been on platforms like Netflix. Alternative: (2017) In the UK, it is available on MUBI,
Helen Memel, a teenager who uses her body as a tool for rebellion against her parents' divorce.
Based on Charlotte Roche’s controversial 2008 novel, this film is widely known for its explicit and boundary-pushing exploration of female sexuality, bodily functions, and hygiene.