The Insect Woman
She lives by instinct with no sense of right or wrong.
1964 NR 2h 3m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | にっぽん昆虫記 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 29, 1964 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | JA |
| Country | Japan |
| Certification (US) | NR |
| Keywords | family relationships, japan, parent child relationship, pregnancy, greed, confession, adultery, cynicism, prostitute, brothel, commune, buddhism |
| Official site | Visit ↗ |
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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 Jun 29, 1964 (status: Released).
Who directed The Insect Woman?
Shōhei Imamura directed The Insect Woman.
What is the TMDB rating of The Insect Woman?
The Insect Woman has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 79 votes.