Edith Perret, an actress known for her role in Don Juan or If Don Juan Were a Woman (1973), brings a unique perspective to the exploration of gender and desire in cult cinema. In this provocative film, she embodies the complexities of femininity and sexuality, challenging traditional narratives. Her performance contributes to the film's exploration of identity, making it a notable entry in the realm of erotic thrillers. Perret's work invites viewers to question societal norms, solidifying her place in the conversation around exploitation cinema.
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?
