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
Chantal Akerman, Laurence Gavron, Bette Gordon, Helke Sander, Maxi Cohen, Valie Export, Ulrike Ottinger
Written by
Chantal Akerman, Laurence Gavron, Helke Sander, Renée Shafransky, Maxi Cohen, Dörte Haak, Louis-Charles Sirjacq, Valie Export, Ulrike Ottinger