Adjani attempted suicide after this role. There are really things you shouldn't subject an actress to -- and Zulawski is a merciless misogynist. That said, it's a very unique and powerful film for lack of better description. Yikes. Maybe, hopefully, this means more of the restored Zulaswki prints will come this way.
I've never heard of this film until just a couple of months ago when i accidentally discovered it on the youtubes. The film has been up-loaded, in its uncensored entirety there, and anyone can watch it right now. Very strange film, i'd say.