The Insect Woman (1963)
2h 3m
Running Time
November 16, 1963Release Date
The Insect Woman (1963)
2h 3m
Running Time
November 16, 1963Release Date
Network & Production Companies
Plot.
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.
SubsCurrently The Insect Woman is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
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This Movie Is About.
Cast & Crew.
Masumi Harukawa
Midori
Seizaburō Kawazu
Karasawa
Sachiko Hidari
Tome Matsuki
Kazuo Kitamura
Chuji
Emiko Higashi
Kane
Tanie Kitabayashi
Madam
Daizaburo Hirata
Kamibayashi
Teruko Kishi
Rin
Emiko Aizawa
Rui
Emiko Azuma
Kane
Sumie Sasaki
En
Hiroyuki Nagato
Matsunami
Masakazu Kuwayama
Owagawa En's Lover
Shigeru Tsuyuguchi
Honda
Asao Koike
Sawakichi
Shōhei Imamura
Director
Media.
Details.
Release DateNovember 16, 1963
Original Nameにっぽん昆虫記
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 3m
Content RatingNR
Genres
Wiki.
The Insect Woman (にっぽん昆虫記, Nippon konchūki, lit. "Entomological Chronicles of Japan") is a 1963 Japanese drama film directed by Shōhei Imamura. It was entered into the 14th Berlin International Film Festival, where Sachiko Hidari won the Silver Bear for Best Actress award. It was also awarded numerous national film prizes.