Libido
A film quartet about the erotic drive within us all
1973 · 1h 57m
Drama
Directed by
David Baker
,
Tim Burstall
,
John B. Murray
,
Fred Schepisi
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.
Director and cast
- David Baker Director
- Tim Burstall Director
- John B. Murray Director
- Fred Schepisi Director
- Elke Neidhart as Penelope (segment "The Husband")
- Bryon Williams as Jonathon (segment "Husband, The") (as Byron Williams)
- Mark Albiston as Harold (segment "Husband, The")
- John Williams as Martin (segment "Child, The")
- Jill Forster as Mother (segment "The Child")
- Judy Morris as Sybil (segment "The Child")
- Bruce Barry as David (segment "Child, The")
- Louise Homfrey as Housekeeper (segment "The Child")
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