The Insect Woman (1963)
Original title: にっぽん昆虫記
The Insect Woman is a 1963 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Shōhei Imamura, with a running time of 2h 3m. It stars Sachiko Hidari, Jitsuko Yoshimura and Shoichi Ozawa.
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
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What is The Insect Woman about?
A woman, Tome, is born to a lower class family in Japan in 1918. The title refers to an insect, repeating its mistakes, as in an infinite circle. Imamura, with this metaphor, introduces the life of Tome, who keeps trying to change her poor life.
When was The Insect Woman released?
The Insect Woman was released on 16 November 1963.
How long is The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman runs 2h 3m.
Who made The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
Where can I watch The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch The Insect Woman
Stream: Criterion Channel