Many films from this era used surrealism or isolated settings to create a sense of a world seen through a child’s eyes—often a world that is beautiful yet confusing or slightly eerie.
For those who appreciate the "retro" look but want modern storytelling, several directors have paid homage to the 1970s soft-focus and sun-drenched style: movies like maladolescenza 1977
: This Czech New Wave classic is renowned for its surreal, fairy-tale quality. It uses lush imagery and a dreamlike narrative to allegorize a young girl’s transition into womanhood, blending folk horror elements with a poetic coming-of-age story. Many films from this era used surrealism or