Surprisingly, the film received endorsement from various educational and religious institutions, including praise from Catholic authorities for its respectful, pro-family approach to life. Finding Helga (1967) on YouTube

Helga was so successful that it launched a trilogy of films:

The film’s climax features the actual, unsimulated birth of a baby. In 1967, showing a live birth on a public theater screen was unprecedented.

Scholars tracking the evolution of the "Aufklärungsfilm" (enlightenment/sex education film) genre that boomed in Europe during the Sexual Revolution.

Retrospectives on 1960s cinema that feature the famous birth sequence or interviews with actress Ruth Gassmann.

Vintage newsreel clips documenting the massive lines outside theaters and public reactions to the movie. 3. Search Tips for YouTube