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Feature film — 1973

Libido (1973)

4.71h 57mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 6 votes.

Producers' & Directors' Guild of Australia

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Director: Tim Burstall

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Cast & crew

E

Elke Neidhart

Penelope (segment "The Husband")

B

Bryon Williams

Jonathon (segment "The Husband")

M

Mark Albiston

Harold (segment "The Husband")

J

Jill Forster

Mother (segment "The Child")

Judy Morris as Sybil (segment "The Child")

Judy Morris

Sybil (segment "The Child")

Bruce Barry as David (segment "The Child")

Bruce Barry

David (segment "The Child")

L

Louise Homfrey

Housekeeper (segment "The Child")

Vivean Gray as Elderly Nun (segment "The Priest")

Vivean Gray

Elderly Nun (segment "The Priest")

Arthur Dignam as

Arthur Dignam

Robyn Nevin as

Robyn Nevin

Judy Morris as

Judy Morris

Penne Hackforth-Jones as

Penne Hackforth-Jones

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