Paul Cambo, born in 1908, was a French actor known for his theatrical background. In Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman (1973), he delivers a compelling performance that highlights his ability to navigate the nuances of complex characters. With a career that spanned both stage and screen, Cambo's work in this film adds a rich layer to the exploration of gender and identity in the context of 1970s cinema, making him a notable figure in the realm of cult and exploitation films.
Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman
Jeanne lives in Paris and believes she is the reincarnation of Don Juan. She visits a priest and tells him she has killed a man. He comes to her elegant flat - her father has died leaving her rich - and she tells the priest stories about men she has seduced. The seduction is easy, she tells him, it's destruction that takes planning. We watch her with an upright elected official, a wealthy boor, and a folk singer. She describes herself as a spider. Her friend Léporella tries to be Jeanne's conscience. What does Jeanne want?
