Daughter of the Sun + Sheitan

Episode Notes

A podcast episode on the films Daughter of the Sun and Sheitan would explore the themes of identity, transformation, and the blurred lines between good and evil. In Daughter of the Sun, the main character embarks on a journey of self-discovery, learning about their true identity and the power they possess. Sheitan delves into the darker side of human nature, as a group of friends are confronted with the disturbing behavior of their host and must confront the evil within themselves in order to survive. Both films explore the complexities of the human experience and the ways in which our actions can shape our identity.

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Daughter of the Sun

Released: September 1, 1962
Runtime: 70 min | IMDB | Wikipedia

Director: Herschell Gordon Lewis
Writer: Herschell Gordon Lewis, David F. Friedman
Starring: Rusty Allen, Jerome Eden, Michael Borgine

Herschell Gordon Lewis and David Friedman collaborated on this nudie classic that features the stunning Rusty Allen as a teacher who must defend herself against the school board after they find her naked in a nudist colony's magazine. Allen argues that the sun is a source of happiness and morality. The institute's lawyer decides to investigate for himself, and soon everyone is swimming, playing volleyball, and more, all sans clothes.

Sheitan

Released: February 1, 2006
Runtime: 95 min | IMDB | Wikipedia

Director: Kim Chapiron
Writer: Kim Chapiron, Christian Chapiron
Starring: Vincent Cassel, Monica Bellucci, Olivier Barthélémy

A group of young people leave a disco and bump into a shepherd who is ready to spend his night worshipping Satan.