History of Virginity

Sophie Haller

Switzerland / 2012 / Documentary, Animation / 5’37”I1303363

History of Virginity
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SYNOPSIS

Deflowering is a once in a lifetime event that cannot be repeated. Virginity is thus considered a gift, award, barrier or taboo. But it only has meaning amongst humans. We invented it, propagated it through our cultures, religions, legal institutions, through art and science, and we have made it into a patriarchal instrument that defines and controls the social role of women even today.

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