Gefangene Frauen (1980)
Release Year: 1980
Nation: Switzerland
Alternative Title: The Women of Inferno Island, Women of Infernal Island, Les prisonnières de l'île aux rats, Le corps et le fouet - Femmes captives, Caged Women
Director: Erwin C. Dietrich
Writer: Erwin C. Dietrich, Melvin Quiñones
Production & Genre
Producer: Producer: Erwin C. Dietrich
Companies: Elite Film
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sex Film, Women In Prison Film
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: corruption, brothel, women's prison, prison escape, gang rape, female homosexuality, lesbian sex, military dictatorship, erotic movie, island prison
Story
The film 'Gefangene Frauen' (1980), directed by Erwin C. Dietrich, follows Brigitte Lahaie's character, a prostitute who is kidnapped and imprisoned on an island off Ibiza, Spain. The prison is run by a stern warden, played by Karine Gambier. The inmates, all international prostitutes, are subjected to torture, humiliation, and sexual assault by the guards while they remain imprisoned in their leather-clad uniforms. Eventually, the women decide to rebel against their captors and plan an escape.
Summary
Set amidst the scenic backdrop of Ibiza, Spain, 'Gefangene Frauen' is a Women In Prison film that combines elements of exploitation cinema, Eurocult, and sexploitation genres. The story revolves around Brigitte Lahaie's character, who experiences a reversal of fortune from her life as a prostitute to becoming an inmate on this remote island prison. Despite its controversial content and themes, the film is notable for its exploration of power dynamics and female agency within a patriarchal system.
