Libido (1973)
A film quartet about the erotic drive within us all
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.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 117 min
Release Date: April 6, 1973
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")
- Arthur Dignam
- Robyn Nevin
Screenplay
Production: Producers' & Directors' Guild of Australia
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
adultery, jealousy, exploration, spirituality, desire, culture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Libido about?
- 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.
- Who directed Libido?
- Libido was directed by John B. Murray, Tim Burstall, Fred Schepisi, David Baker.
- Who stars in Libido?
- Libido stars Elke Neidhart, Bryon Williams, Mark Albiston, Jill Forster, Judy Morris, Bruce Barry.
- How long is Libido?
- Libido has a runtime of 1h 57m (117 minutes).
- What genre is Libido?
- Libido is a Drama film.
- Where was Libido produced?
- Libido was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Libido?
- The themes of Libido include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.