Libido

Libido is a 1973 Australian drama film comprising 4 segments written and directed as independent stories, but screened together as one piece, exploring a common theme of instinctive desire and contemporary sexuality. John B. Murray directed the segment called "The Husband", written by Craig McGregor, Tim Burstall directed "The Child", from a screenplay by Hal Porter, Fred Schepisi directed Thomas Keneally's "The Priest" and David Baker directed playwright David Williamson's screenplay for "The Family Man". Plot The four segments of the film average about 30 minutes in length and are presented in the following order. Part 1: "The Husband" - Focuses on a suburban husband and wife, their relationship and their sexual fantasies. Part 2: "The Child" - A lonely boy seeks revenge on a man he finds engaging in intercourse with his beloved governess. Part 3: "The Priest" - A priest contemplates leaving the church as a result of his indefatigable attraction to a nun. Part 4: "The Family Man" - The husband of a woman in labor arranges with a friend to take two women to a secluded beach house. Cast "The Husband" Elke Neidhardt as Penelope Bryon Williams as Jonathon Mark Albiston as Harold "The Child" John Williams as Martin Jill Forster as Mother Judy Morris as Sybil Bruce Barry as David Louise Homfrey George Fairfax "The Priest" Robyn Nevin as Sister Caroline Arthur Dignam as Father Burn Vivean Gray as Elderly Nun Penne Hackforth-Jones as Nun Vivean Frau Vicki Bray Valma Pratt "The Family Man" Jack Thompson as Ken Max Gillies as Gerald Debbie Nankervis Suzanne Brady