When Viviane, a chic young diplomat’s wife, meets an intriguing adventurer and his hippy friends in the wilds of Papua New Guinea, different worlds collide. The group, led by enigmatic visionary Gaetan, convince Viviane to join their expedition in search of a mysterious uncharted valley.
Schroeder’s cult second feature is a mesmerizing docu-drama about the counterculture’s search for paradise. Set to a haunting Pink Floyd score, and starring Rivette icon Bulle Ogier, the film explores uncharted territories, the ethics of free love, and the West’s flawed pursuit of transcendence.