Girls in Uniform (1958)

Set in a boarding school in Potsdam, Germany, 'Girls in Uniform' explores the intense and forbidden relationship between a student named Manuela von Meinhardis and her beautiful and charismatic teacher, Fräulein von Bernburg. As Manuela navigates school life and her own burgeoning sexuality, she becomes infatuated with Fräulein von Bernburg, leading to a series of emotionally charged events that culminate in a dramatic suicide attempt. This groundbreaking film, based on Christa Winsloe's play, delves into themes of lesbianism, female empowerment, and the complexities of love.