Seven Women, Seven Sins (1986) represents a quintessential moment in film history. The women filmmakers invited to direct for the seven sins were amongst the world's most renown: Helke Sander (Gluttony), Bette Gordon (Greed), Maxi Cohen (Anger), Chantal Akerman (Sloth), Valie Export (Lust), Laurence Gavron (Envy), and Ulrike Ottinger (Pride). Each filmmaker had the liberty of choosing a sin to interpret as they wished. The final film reflected this diversity, including traditional narrative fiction, experimental video, a musical, a radical documentary, and was delivered in multiple formats from 16, super 16, video and 35mm.
Directed by
Helke Sander, Maxi Cohen, Chantal Akerman, Ulrike Ottinger, Laurence Gavron, Valie Export, Bette Gordon
Written by
Helke Sander, Dörte Haak, Louis-Charles Sirjacq, Maxi Cohen, Chantal Akerman, Renée Shafransky, Laurence Gavron, Ulrike Ottinger, Valie Export