Seven Women, Seven Sins
“Seven women filmmakers explore the seven deadly sins”
Synopsis
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.
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SEVEN WOMEN SEVEN SINS Trailer
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Gabi Herz
Eva (segment "Gluttony")
Michael Dick
Adam (segment "Gluttony")
Kate Valk
Katherine (segment "Greed")
Rosemary Hochschild
Prostitute (segment "Greed")
Roberta Wallach
Woman in red (segment "Greed")
Suzanne Fletcher
Blonde (segment "Greed")
Luis Guzmán
Lotto Man (segment "Greed")
Alan Colmes
Participant (segment "Anger")
Louis Eppolito
Himself (segment "Anger")
Chantal Akerman
Film Director (segment Portrait d'une Paresseuse)
Sonia Wieder-Atherton
Woman playing the cello (segment Portrait d'une Paresseuse)
Susanne Widl
Nellie (segment "Lust")
Peter Weibel
Politician (segment "Lust")
Ged Marlon
Armand (segment "Envy")
Evelyne Didi
(segment "Envy")
Remi Deroche
(segment "Envy")
Manuela Gourary
(segment "Envy")
Delphine Seyrig
Kabuki Theatre Lady (segment "Pride")
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 30, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chantal Akerman, Valie Export, Laurence Gavron, Bette Gordon, Helke Sander, Maxi Cohen, Ulrike Ottinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Renée Shafransky, Valie Export, Helke Sander, Dörte Haak, Chantal Akerman, Maxi Cohen, Louis-Charles Sirjacq, Laurence Gavron, Ulrike Ottinger
- Original Score
- Evan Lurie
- Original Title
- Seven Women, Seven Sins
- Country of Origin
- Austria, Belgium, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- ZDF, Helke Sander Filmproduktion, Variety Motion Pictures, Valie Export Filmproduktion, Ulrike Ottinger Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chantal Akerman, Valie Export, Laurence Gavron, Bette Gordon, Helke Sander, Maxi Cohen, Ulrike Ottinger
Renée Shafransky, Valie Export, Helke Sander, Dörte Haak, Chantal Akerman, Maxi Cohen, Louis-Charles Sirjacq, Laurence Gavron, Ulrike Ottinger
Evan Lurie
Nurith Aviv, Joel Gold, Martin Schäfer, Luc Benhamou, Frank Prinzi, Ulrike Ottinger, Edgar Osterberger
Ewa Märk-Fichtel, Bettina Böhler, Elizabeth Kling
Department Leadership Roster
Chantal Akerman
Director
Valie Export
Director
Laurence Gavron
Director
Bette Gordon
Director
Helke Sander
Director
Maxi Cohen
Director
Ulrike Ottinger
Director
Renée Shafransky
Writer
Nurith Aviv
Director of Photography
Joel Gold
Director of Photography
Ewa Märk-Fichtel
Editor
Bettina Böhler
Editor
Elizabeth Kling
Editor
Valie Export
Writer
Helke Sander
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Seven Women, Seven Sins about?
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.
Who directed Seven Women, Seven Sins?
Seven Women, Seven Sins was directed by Chantal Akerman, Valie Export, Laurence Gavron, Bette Gordon, Helke Sander, Maxi Cohen, Ulrike Ottinger.
Who stars in Seven Women, Seven Sins?
The principal cast of Seven Women, Seven Sins includes Gabi Herz, Michael Dick, Kate Valk, Rosemary Hochschild, Roberta Wallach.
When was Seven Women, Seven Sins released and how long is it?
Seven Women, Seven Sins was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Seven Women, Seven Sins?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seven Women, Seven Sins was composed by Evan Lurie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Seven Women, Seven Sins?
Seven Women, Seven Sins holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).