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The Insect Woman
The Insect Woman

The Insect Woman

7.2/10
November 16, 1963
123 minutes
Shōhei Imamura
Drama

Overview

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.

Where to Watch

Stream

Criterion Channel

Movie Details

Release Date

November 16, 1963

Runtime

123 minutes

Director

Shōhei Imamura

Rating

7.2/10

Production Companies

Nikkatsu Corporation

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