: As Eva begins to mature and show interest in a boy closer to her own age, Paul is forced to confront the reality that he cannot hold onto her youth or his own. This realization leads to a tragic conclusion as his mental state finally collapses. Key Details Director : Mimmo Cattarinich. Cast : Pierre Clémenti as Paul and Katya Berger as Eva.
: The protagonist, Paul , is a writer and Austrian veteran of the Great War who returns to his country estate. He is physically and psychologically shattered, suffering from a severe war wound to his genitalia that has left him impotent.
: Deeply depressed and contemplating suicide, Paul's life takes a turn when he becomes infatuated with Eva , the 12-year-old niece of the estate's caretaker. To Paul, Eva represents the purity, youth, and sensual potential that he has lost to the war.