Libido (1973)

04/06/1973 (AU) • 1h 57m

Drama

A film quartet about the erotic drive within us all

Overview

Scripted by four of Australia’s greatest authors (David Williamson, Thomas Keneally, Hal Porter and Craig McGregor), this quartet of carnal desires explores adultery and jealous fantasies, the end of innocence, the moral and spiritual conflicts of a priest and a nun in love. The stories define the exploration of women and the cultural upheaval of the early 70s.

Top Billed Cast

Elke Neidhart

Penelope (segment "The Husband")

Bryon Williams

Jonathon (segment "The Husband")

Mark Albiston

Harold (segment "The Husband")

Jill Forster

Mother (segment "The Child")

Judy Morris

Sybil (segment "The Child")

Bruce Barry

David (segment "The Child")

Louise Homfrey

Housekeeper (segment "The Child")

Vivean Gray

Elderly Nun (segment "The Priest")


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

adultery

jealousy

exploration

spirituality

desire

culture

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