Virgin

I was fortunate enough to catch this film with a friend at the East Hampton film festival almost one year ago. "Virgin" is not always an easy film to watch, but it is one that courageously expresses both the despair and hope of adolescence and young adulthood.

"Virgin" did not entertain me, it moved me. Writer/Director Deborah Kampmeier immediately takes her audience into the deep end. She does not stay in safe and shallow waters, but apparently believes that our hearts and minds will expand to take it all in. This belief inspired me to do so.

Ms. Kampmeier's symbolism is unsettling and brilliant. If you are willing to think and feel (and have the heart and courage to do so), you will not be disappointed. Even now, almost one year later, I am still moved and reminded of images in her film that express the human struggle and condition.

As the mother of two teenage daughters (and two adolescent sons), I am grateful for the opportunity to be able to share "VIRGIN" with them. Although the film is too intense for my boys to see at this time, I am relieved to be able to share a film with my daughters that does not focus on the troubled but "very sexy" longed for experiences (of most teenage girls) more evident in a film such as "THIRTEEN", but rather truly addresses the typical teen's need to be seen and loved through a heart wrenchingly honest and believable performance by her main character, Elizabeth Moss.

This film reverberates long after you leave the theatre.

After watching this movie I cannot tell more that I'm sorry for the money I give to buy it ( approx. 2 $ - not licensed ) and the time I've spent to watch it. Advice: don't make my mistake again!!! I have to tell you more , just give it away... The action is about a girl , some sort of unadapted to society with stupid young things , who doesn't believe in god but after she was raped she is thinking that she's having the god's child and so on... the other characters are in the movie just to fill it in . The budget for this movie must have been about 5000 $ or even the so called actress's been paying for her role in the movie. I could not believe before seeing this movie that can be made so stupid things. The comments from this site IMDb were extremely good for this movie , so be afraid to buy it after that.

A film that will stick with you for days

Virgin is a strong film,amazing acting and so real. There are tough scenes to get through but all very realistic and will shock you. I agree with "openeyes" that the female characters were the only real strong ones. the 2 or 3 male characters in the film were not as well revealed and left you wondering about some of there actions. I felt the women showed everything and brought everything to the table making 4 real strong characters in the store.

the best performance goes to Elisabeth Moss, she was awesome.

If you enjoy a powerful story that will keep you thinking for days to come.This edgy art film is one not to be missed.

JEN

This is a deeply disturbing and emotionally taxing film that every young (and old) woman needs to see. It is one of the few films I have ever seen that is ACTUALLY told from the voice and perspective of the female mind. While it is very low-budge, you get used to the style after about 15 minutes or so. If you are a man who wants to know more about the feminine spirit or a woman who has never properly questioned the nature of our lives in a society that actively oppresses female creativity, identity, and strength.... this film will change your life if you have your mind opened to it. Don't expect fulfillment- only expect to be forced to think harder than you probably ever have before by a film.

Moss is carrying a child that's the product of a rape she doesn't remember. Being from a religiously weird family, she decides to claim that it is God's child. Weird ending...super weird.