: It is notorious for featuring underage actresses in scenes of full nudity and simulated sex .

The story follows a young boy, Fabrizio, and a girl, Laura, who live near a scenic forest. Their relationship, initially innocent, becomes fraught with tension and bullying as they begin to explore their sexuality. The dynamic shifts further when a third girl, Silvia, arrives, leading to a dark "love triangle" characterized by jealousy and increasingly cruel psychological games. Release Date: May 6, 1977 (Italy) Director: Pier Giuseppe Murgia Cast: Martin Loeb as Fabrizio Lara Wendel as Laura Eva Ionesco as Silvia Genre: Drama / Erotic / Coming-of-age Running Time: Approximately 91–94 minutes (uncut) Controversy and Reception

In many jurisdictions, knowingly downloading or distributing Maladolescenza can lead to criminal charges, even if the actors were not legally coerced (though debate rages over the validity of child consent in such productions).