Virginity

Actor, writer and director Fiona Samuel explores the loss of virginity in her first documentary. Seven women — aged from 19 to 89 — talk frankly about their 'first time' and how it affected their lives. For some, it was a rite of passage for better or worse, but for others there have been life changing consequences. Expressive recreations provide texture for stories that are compelling but never voyeuristic. In a rare example of a conjugal screen one-two, Murray Keane, Samuel’s husband, explored the same topic with seven men for a companion piece in 2002.

They are big emotions. I think we see it as a rite of passage into adulthood for a very deep and true reason.

– Fiona Samuel

Key Cast & Crew

Rewa Harre

Cinematographer

William Grieve

Producer

Margot Francis

Editor

Tim Finn

Composer

Felicity Samuel

Interviewer

Fiona Samuel

Director