Wissenswertes

Originally made for TV, the film was released theatrically in Belgium more than one year after due to its success in Paris and London theaters.

Upon its initial airing on television in Belgium, the film was overall poorly received by local critics and audiences, who criticized the film for its long-windedness and Beata Tyszkiewicz's performance. After it received wide acclaim internationally over the following year, the film was reappraised by the Belgian press, culminating in being awarded the Grand Prix at the 7th Belgian Film Festival.

Included among the "1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die", edited by Steven Schneider.

Award: Great Prize of the Antwerp Film Festival (1966).

Award: Grand Prix Khalimer du Festival du Jeune Cinéma de Hyères (1966).