In Germany, the film was a cultural lightning rod. Feminist groups were divided: some praised its unflinching bodily autonomy, while others decried it as a regression into crude stereotypes. Regardless, Wetlands became a midnight movie staple—the kind of film you watch in a group, preferably after a few drinks, either covering your eyes or cheering.

If so, I can help you locate it legally or rewrite a specific section.

If you have an OK.ru account, it’s worth a watch purely for the cultural shock value. Just keep a barf bag nearby.

The story centers on 18-year-old (played by Carla Juri in a career-defining performance), a girl who rejects societal norms of hygiene and femininity. Helen intentionally seeks out "gross" experiences—from sitting on uncleaned public toilets to trading used tampons with her best friend, Corinna.