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Based on a film guide, this review provides an overview of the film "Between the Church and the Festival" (1970), directed by Werner Fleischmann. The film explores the prejudices and ignorance of a rural community in Bavaria, Germany, and highlights the political parallels between the time period and contemporary politics. The opening scene depicts a seemingly idyllic rural community, with scenes at the church and the village festival. However, as the film progresses, Fleischmann attacks the community's prejudices and ignorance without remorse. He observes the villagers' constant ribbing, bawdy humor, gossip, and hint of their slow-wittedness. The film focuses on a young man returning to the village, who is subject to their idle malice and childish clowning. Despite some focus on his homosexuality, the lad is victimized as a homosexual without any foundation. The villagers' conformity leads them to reject anything "different." A young widow is ostracized for her crippled lover and idiot son rather than her morals; a teacher is frozen out because she's educated; and the casual destruction of the young "homosexual" is given no more thought than the cutting up of a pig. The film's portrayal of the 1970s in Germany is clear, despite being set in the '30s. The political parallels are also evident, highlighting the similarities between the eras. Overall, the film is an impressive one, providing insight into the prejudices and ignorance of a small-town German community during the 1970s.