Produced by Maxi Cohen
What constitutes a deadly sin in this day and age, and how do you approach such a subject? Seven of the world's best-known women directors produce their own version of celluloid sin in this omnibus film. "Gluttony" is directed by Helke Sander, a German director whose body of work includes "Redupers -- the All Around Reduced Personality". New York-based Bette Gordon ("Variety", "Empty Suitcases") interpreted "Greed". Another New Yorker, Maxi Cohen, directed the award-winning "Anger" segment. "Sloth" was the domain of Belgian Chantal Akerman and Austrian Valie Export ("Invisible Adversaries") addressed "Lust". Laurence Gavron from France looked at "Envy" and Ulrike Ottinger, the German director whose work includes "Johanna d'Arc of Mongolia", directed "Pride". "Seven Women -- Seven Sins" is a perfect introduction for those new to the world of women's filmmaking and an interesting comparison of styles for those who are familiar with the work of these seven directors.
Reviews
~ "As a survey of women's cinema and an examination of modern conceptions of sin, it's got to be seen." - Kay Armatage, Toronto Festival of Festivals
~ "A version of the seven vices that is livelier and more varied than any until now." - Annette Michelson, New York University
Awards
~ Montreal Festival du Nouveau Cinema, Best Short Film for "Anger"
~ Tokyo Video Festival, Award of Special Distinction for "Anger"
~ Rotterdam Film Festival
~ AFI Fest, Los Angeles
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