Bill and Alice are still blind to the horrific sex abuse powers of the rich, or are still wanting to buy in, so they give their daughter up to the pedophile ring—linking to the Rosemary's Baby theme of sacrificing one's child to a powerful cult in order to gain access.
As if it's a dreamtime loop, and it was Carl who called Bill at home that night just as Bill now calls Carl.
New York: Faber and Faber, 2001.
Like the protagonist of the novel, Schnitzler was Jewish, lived in Vienna, and was a medical doctor, although he left medicine to write.
Commentary on the power of sex as a coping mechanism, a shameful kink, or a transaction of pleasure? Hans Richter is credited as the producer, co-director, and co-writer of the movie, which is comprised of six surreal, dream sequence shorts.
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At this point Bill hesitates, unsure if he wants to go where the rainbow ends.
Description: She only appears in that one scene—when Bill tries to reach her later, she's disappeared.