Valie Export

Valie Export was born on May 17, 1940 in Linz, Austria. Active within the film industry, Export has worked across multiple artistic mediums including video installations, body performances, expanded cinema, and photography. Their contributions extend beyond traditional filmmaking, engaging with experimental and interdisciplinary approaches to visual storytelling.

In 1986, Export directed the film Seven Women, Seven Sins. The work reflects their broader practice of blending conceptual rigor with provocative visual strategies. Their directorial role in this project situates them within the avant-garde currents of cinema, where narrative and form often intersect with critical discourse.