The film premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival and received critical acclaim . Film scholars observed themes of young love , child sexuality , juvenile mental health and family break-up , with allusions to the Genesis flood narrative . It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and the Golden Globe for Best Musical or Comedy . In 2016 , the British Broadcasting Corporation ( BBC ) included the film in its list of the 100 Greatest Films of the 21st Century
2012 Cannes Film Festival
2012 Cannes Film Festival
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