![]() The rest of the film is devoted to flashbacks from throughout Helen’s young life. Helen’s time in the hospital is punctuated by visits from doctors on rounds, as well as from handsome nurse Robin ( Christoph Letkowski). There are only a few truly horrific shaving scenes in film (“ Cabin Fever” comes to mind), but this -like the toilet moment from earlier on - seems intent on topping them all. “Wetlands” manages to get grosser from there, spending most of its time with Helen after a gasp-worthy shaving accident sends her to the hospital with an anal fissure. ![]() ‘The Boys in the Boat’ Review: George Clooney’s Inspirational Crew Drama Is Too Hokey to Stay Afloat “Wetlands” wastes no time in giving its audience an idea of what they’re in for, both in terms of exploration of the body and the film’s style. Director David Wnendt (“ Combat Girls”) and cinematographer Jakub Bejnarowicz dive into the filth on the seat, giving us a microscopic view of the germs and microorganisms residing there. Our hygiene-challenged heroine Helen (Juri) has an impressive case of hemorrhoids, which she attempts to ease in a foul public restroom with inches of standing water and a nightmare-inducing toilet. In its first scene, “Wetlands” challenges “ Trainspotting” for most epicly disgusting toilet scene ever captured on film. But “Wetlands” is more than just a film that shares far more about anal fissures than you ever wanted to know, it’s a surprisingly sweet coming-of-age comedy brimming with punk-rock energy and an impressive performance from Swiss actress Carla Juri. It’s impossible not to talk about after seeing the trailer or reading a review, with its shocking moments, endless fascination with bodily functions and associated microscopic detail. ![]() “As long as I can remember, I’ve had hemorrhoids.” Thus begins “ Wetlands,” a German film that will, unfortunately, be discussed far more than it is actually seen. ![]()
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