Magdalena Viraga (1986)

Rotting boudoirs and dance halls that have clearly seen better days provide the setting for Madgalena Viraga, a film that bridges the gap between murder and crucifixion, alienation and friendship, past and present. Madgalena Viraga is a story that was forgotten a long time ago, a story about despair and yearning. Menkes records the daily life and the small rebellions of a hooker and signs a landmark of feminist avant garde cinema.

Director, Screenwriter, Cinematography, Editing: Nina Menkes
Music: Grupo Travieso
Cast: Dave Gist, Scott Edmund Lane, Tinka Menkes

USA, Color
English, 90’
Format: 36mm