The House of Lost Women
La casa de las mujeres perdidas
Synopsis
Desdemona lives on an isolated island with her strange family: her father Mario, her stepmother Dulcinea and her mentally challenged sister Paulova. As the only inhabitants on the island loneliness and desolation engulf all members of her family. Desdemona tries to ward off her boredom by taking long walks along the beach or engaging in acts of self-gratification. She often tries to seduce her own father Mario to engage in acts of a sexual nature. Their daily routine is interrupted by the arrival (by boat) of a robust male stranger who brings friction into Desdemona's family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesús Franco
- Screenplay & Story
- Jesús Franco
- Original Score
- Daniel White
- Original Title
- La casa de las mujeres perdidas
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Golden Films Internacional S.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesús Franco
Jesús Franco
Daniel White
Juan Soler
Jesús Franco
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel White
Original Music Composer
Jesús Franco
Director
Juan Soler
Director of Photography
Jesús Franco
Editor
Jesús Franco
Screenplay
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What is The House of Lost Women about?
Desdemona lives on an isolated island with her strange family: her father Mario, her stepmother Dulcinea and her mentally challenged sister Paulova. As the only inhabitants on the island loneliness and desolation engulf all members of her family. Desdemona tries to ward off her boredom by taking long walks along the beach or engaging in acts of self-gratification. She often tries to seduce her own father Mario to engage in acts of a sexual nature. Their daily routine is interrupted by the arrival (by boat) of a robust male stranger who brings friction into Desdemona's family.
Who directed The House of Lost Women?
The House of Lost Women was directed by Jesús Franco.
Who stars in The House of Lost Women?
The principal cast of The House of Lost Women includes Lina Romay, Antonio Mayans, Carmen Carrión, Asunción Calero, Antonio Rebollo.
When was The House of Lost Women released and how long is it?
The House of Lost Women was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The House of Lost Women?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House of Lost Women was composed by Daniel White.