), a film editor struggling with a deep psychological fixation. After the tragic death of the only woman he ever loved, Paul becomes obsessed with her memory, eventually living with a mannequin that he dresses in her clothes. The Conflict:
Virgin and the Lover (1973) is not for everyone. It is slow, provocative, and troubling. But for students of cinema history—and for anyone interested in how film has tried (and often failed) to capture the complexity of human desire—it is an essential, classic feature. A flawed diamond from an era when cinema dared to ask dangerous questions, even if it didn’t always answer them well. Virgin and the Lover -1973- Classic- Feature- D...
In an attempt to regain balance, Paul begins seeing a psychiatrist, Dr. Tracy. The narrative takes a turn when the doctor’s secretary, Julie (played by ), becomes romantically interested in Paul, attempting to pull him back into reality while he remains caught between his "dreamworld" and the living. Key Cast & Production Paul: Eric Edwards Julie: Leah Marlon Mark: Marc Stevens Lynn: Jennifer Welles Dr. Tracy: Reggi Defoe ), a film editor struggling with a deep
based on the typical structure of a 1973 erotic/classic feature synopsis: It is slow, provocative, and troubling