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Sex in a Cold Climate (1998): Cast

Sex in a Cold Climate (1998) movie poster

Sex in a Cold Climate is a 1998 documentary directed by Steve Humphries, starring Dervla Kirwan. It runs 52 minutes.

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Sex in a Cold Climate (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
52 min
Director
Steve Humphries
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sex in a Cold Climate About?

The premise of Sex in a Cold Climate without spoilers.

Through interwoven interviews, the film follows four women confined to different Magdalene asylums and orphanages. Each was placed there for reasons ranging from out‑of‑wedlock pregnancy and sexual assault to simply being judged “too pretty.” Their testimonies expose the harsh stigma, control, and trauma inflicted by these institutions.

Sex in a Cold Climate Themes & Keywords

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  • forced labor
  • unwed mother
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  • village
  • punishment
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  • sex
  • marriage
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Cast & crew

Sex in a Cold Climate Cast

Dervla Kirwan stars in Sex in a Cold Climate. Directed by Steve Humphries.

From the director

More from Steve Humphries

More films directed by Steve Humphries: 9/11: Rescue Cops, 9/11 Firehouse, Hotel Ground Zero and The Miracle of Stairway B.

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Sex in a Cold Climate Also Known As

Also known as “Witness: Sex in a Cold Climate”.

Also known as
  • Witness: Sex in a Cold Climate

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FAQ

Sex in a Cold Climate FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sex in a Cold Climate, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sex in a Cold Climate?

Sex in a Cold Climate runs 52 minutes.

When was Sex in a Cold Climate released?

Sex in a Cold Climate was released on March 16, 1998.

Who directed Sex in a Cold Climate?

Sex in a Cold Climate was directed by Steve Humphries.

More films by Steve Humphries

Who is in the cast of Sex in a Cold Climate?

Sex in a Cold Climate stars Dervla Kirwan.

Does Sex in a Cold Climate have a post-credit scene?

No. Sex in a Cold Climate has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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