Run, Virgin, Run

Run, Virgin, Run is a raunchy 1979 comedy film directed by Russ Meyer and starring Roger C. Carmel, Alida Valli, and Monique Van Vooren. Set in the quaint and picturesque town of Falkenhausen, the film follows the hilarious exploits of the town's women as they seek to satisfy their desires and needs while their husbands are away. The story begins with the arrival of a handsome and charming stranger, Carl (played by Roger C. Carmel), who has come to Falkenhausen seeking refuge from his previous life in Germany. Unbeknownst to the townsfolk, however, Carl has a history of being a compulsive seducer and has been banned from his hometown for his misdeeds. Upon his arrival, Carl is befriended by the town's elderly and flirtatious Mayor (played by Jack Dodson), who welcomes him into the community with open arms. As Carl settles into his new life, he catches the eye of Elly (played by Alida Valli), the town's most beautiful and desirable woman. Elly, who has a reputation for being the most promiscuous woman in town, takes Carl under her wing and introduces him to the town's vibrant sex scene. As Carl becomes more and more embroiled in the town's debauched social hierarchy, he learns that the men of Falkenhausen have long been the beneficiaries of a mysterious wind known as the "Faun," which grants them extraordinary virility and potency. The story follows Carl as he navigates the complex web of relationships and desires that exist among the town's women. From the seductive and experienced Elly, who teaches him the ways of the Faun, to the virulent and lusty Frau Schellenberg (played by Monique Van Vooren), who is determined to keep the Faun's magic alive, Carl finds himself caught in a whirlwind of passion and desire. Through his encounters with the town's women, Carl discovers that the Faun is merely a myth, a clever ruse created by the women themselves to maintain their power and control over their husbands. However, as Carl delves deeper into the town's secrets, he begins to uncover a more sinister reality. It becomes clear that the men of Falkenhausen are not as virile and potent as they seem. In fact, they are often impotent and unable to satisfy their wives' desires. The Faun, it turns out, is merely a clever facade, a way for the women to maintain their autonomy and independence in a society that is decidedly male-dominated. As Carl's newfound understanding of the town's dynamics grows, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to the women who have come to trust him and his own desires for a life of freedom and normalcy. In a series of hilarious and unexpected twists, Carl must navigate the complex web of relationships and desires that exist among the town's women, all while confronting the dark secrets and lies that have fueled the Faun's legend for generations. Ultimately, Run, Virgin, Run is a raunchy and irreverent comedy that challenges traditional notions of sex, desire, and relationships. With its offbeat humor, absurd characters, and daring exploration of the human condition, the film has become a cult classic and a staple of Russ Meyer's eccentric filmography.