Woman in the Dunes
original title Suna No Onna
A Japanese entomologist finds himself held prisoner in a sand pit with an alluring woman who expects him to work at her side. To his surprise, the scientist develops an intense bond with his female companion and resigns himself to an eternity of hypnotic routine.
A surreal allegory reflecting man's grim fate, adapted from the acclaimed existentialist novel by Kobo Abe. Academy Award Nominations for Best Director and Best Foreign Film.
Editorial reviews "...A masterpiece, a timeless contemplation of life's essential mystery and a triumph of bold, innovative style..."
Los Angeles Times - Kevin Thomas (09/05/1997)
"...One of the rare films able to combine realism with a parable about life....WOMAN IN THE DUNES retains its power because it is a perfect union of subject, style and idea..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (02/01/1998)
Awards 1964 Cannes, Jury Prize
Color Fullscreen NTSC
Japanese Language with English Subtitles
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