The House of Lost Women (1983)
Desdemona lives on an isolated island with her strange family: her father Mario, her stepmother Dulcinea and her mentally challenged sister Paulova. As the only inhabitants on the island loneliness and desolation engulf all members of her family. Desdemona tries to ward off her boredom by taking long walks along the beach or engaging in acts of self-gratification. She often tries to seduce her own father Mario to engage in acts of a sexual nature. Their daily routine is interrupted by the arrival (by boat) of a robust male stranger who brings friction into Desdemona's family.
Director: Jesús Franco
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: June 30, 1983
Cast
- Lina Romay - Desdémona
- Antonio Mayans - Mario Pontecorvo
- Carmen Carrión - Dulcinea
- Asunción Calero - Paulova
- Antonio Rebollo - Tony Curtis
Screenplay
- Jesús Franco (Screenplay)
Music: Daniel White
Cinematography: Juan Soler
Editing: Jesús Franco
Production: Golden Films Internacional S.A.
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House of Lost Women about?
- Desdemona lives on an isolated island with her strange family: her father Mario, her stepmother Dulcinea and her mentally challenged sister Paulova. As the only inhabitants on the island loneliness and desolation engulf all members of her family. Desdemona tries to ward off her boredom by taking long walks along the beach or engaging in acts of self-gratification. She often tries to seduce her own father Mario to engage in acts of a sexual nature. Their daily routine is interrupted by the arrival (by boat) of a robust male stranger who brings friction into Desdemona's family.
- Who directed The House of Lost Women?
- The House of Lost Women was directed by Jesús Franco.
- Who stars in The House of Lost Women?
- The House of Lost Women stars Lina Romay, Antonio Mayans, Carmen Carrión, Asunción Calero, Antonio Rebollo.
- How long is The House of Lost Women?
- The House of Lost Women has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The House of Lost Women?
- The House of Lost Women is a Drama film.
- Where was The House of Lost Women produced?
- The House of Lost Women was produced in Spain.