In the UK, the film was initially banned in some local areas. In the US, it received an (no one under 17 without parent/guardian), but some theaters ignored it.
This film emerged during a specific era in West German cinema known for the "Report" film trend. During the 1970s, many productions utilized a pseudo-documentary format to explore social and sexual themes. While these films were marketed as sociological studies or educational warnings, they are now primarily viewed as exploitative media that sought to capitalize on the era's changing social taboos. The "Report" style typically featured a narrator or "expert" framing various dramatized segments to provide a thin layer of educational justification for the adult content. 14 and under -1973 parents guide-
Parents’ groups objected to:
Network TV in 1973 is a minefield. All in the Family (CBS) uses words you have never said in front of your children (e.g., “dago,” “spic,” “hebe”). Maude has an abortion episode (Part 1 and 2). The Waltons is safe. The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour is safe until Cher wears a sequined jumpsuit with a slit to the navel. In the UK, the film was initially banned in some local areas