Furthermore, the MP4 has found a new life on TikTok under the hashtag . Young Gen Z users reenact the scenes frame-by-frame, not as mockery, but as an homage to a perceived more "honest" time. They lament that modern romantic storylines are too produced, too slick. They want the grainy, ethical, slightly boring romance of a 1991 Belgian classroom.
Het doel was leerzaam te zijn over de seksuele ontwikkeling.
The psychological aspects of growing up, such as falling in love, romantic relationships, and kissing.
The film begins with the basics, showing the genital differences between a baby boy and a baby girl. It then moves through topics such as anatomy, wet dreams, erections, menstruation, and hygiene before covering more complex subjects like "playing doctor," falling in love, and kissing. The film is straightforwardly structured, with no plot or acting, aiming to function as a simple educational documentary.
Reviews on IMDb and MUBI often highlight the stark contrast between this graphic 90s approach and modern sex education, which tends to favor less explicit methods. Sexuele voorlichting (Vidéo 1991) - IMDb
In response to such criticisms, supporters of the film have argued that critics unfairly expect children to be "immaculate lilies," pointing out that even pre-pubescent children are naturally curious about their bodies and sexuality. Despite these defenses, the film remains a polarizing example of European sex education.