Liebe einer Sommernacht

A fairy tale like poem about a young romance. A young country woman, Hilja. works as a milkmaid, driving a horse drawn wagon. One day, she meets a young man from the city, who is smitten by her beauty. The life in the country is presented as straight forward and crude. There is no time for romance. The major landowner is a brute, who has his was with all women who live single in the area.

Hilja's romance with the city man blooms. He is an artist and fills his sketch pad with drawings of her. Aiding the romance is the power of nature and the beauty of the countryside. The lake, the wind, the trees and birds, are all a part of the intimacy. Yet, there is a problem both must face. They belong to different worlds and neither feels comfortable in the other's circle.

There is no doubt this film is not everyone's cup of tea. It's artsy and poetic. If you are into directors like Bresson you will enjoy this. I thought it was beautiful, with a mature view of sex and romance. .