Perfery

Seven Women, Seven Sins

(1986)Directed by Valie Export, Laurence Gavron, Helke Sander109 min · RDrama
“Seven women filmmakers explore the seven deadly sins”

Seven Women, Seven Sins (1986) represents a quintessential moment in film history. The women filmmakers invited to direct for the seven sins were amongst the world's most renown: Helke Sander (Gluttony), Bette Gordon (Greed), Maxi Cohen (Anger), Chantal Akerman (Sloth), Valie Export (Lust), Laurence Gavron (Envy), and Ulrike Ottinger (Pride). Each filmmaker had the liberty of choosing a sin to interpret as they wished. The final film reflected this diversity, including traditional narrative fiction, experimental video, a musical, a radical documentary, and was delivered in multiple formats from 16, super 16, video and 35mm.

Gabi Herzas Eva (segment "Gluttony")
Michael Dickas Adam (segment "Gluttony")
Kate Valkas Katherine (segment "Greed")
Rosemary Hochschildas Prostitute (segment "Greed")
Roberta Wallachas Woman in red (segment "Greed")
Suzanne Fletcheras Blonde (segment "Greed")
Luis Guzmánas Lotto Man (segment "Greed")
Alan Colmesas Participant (segment "Anger")
Louis Eppolitoas Himself (segment "Anger")
Chantal Akermanas Film Director (segment Portrait d'une Paresseuse)
Sonia Wieder-Athertonas Woman playing the cello (segment Portrait d'une Paresseuse)
Susanne Widlas Nellie (segment "Lust")
Peter Weibelas Politician (segment "Lust")
Ged Marlonas Armand (segment "Envy")
Evelyne Didias (segment "Envy")
Remi Derocheas (segment "Envy")
Manuela Gouraryas (segment "Envy")
Delphine Seyrigas Kabuki Theatre Lady (segment "Pride")
Irm Hermannas Superbia (segment "Pride")
ENElse Nabuas Procession member (segment "Pride")
Wolfgang Petrickas Procession member (segment "Pride")
Gabriele Heideckeras Procession member (segment "Pride")
Bernhard Jahn-Choras Procession member (segment "Pride")