Woman in the Dunes
Drama • 1964 • 2 hr 27 min
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What I enjoy about the film is all of the philosophical or brain stimulating concepts about life, love and duty in society. brilliant film.
A parallel of the Greek tale of Sisyphus told in one of the most expertly crafted ways. This film will stick in your mind forever.
It's coarse, rough, gets everywhere, and once you're in it you can't imagine doing anything else.
A beautiful exploration of human psyche, that remains impressive to this day.
Sometimes I find myself thinking of this movie and I’ve only seen it once years ago, there is something about it that really is captivating
Rigorous and unsparing. A unique film with ambitions outside mainstream Japanese cinema. Be prepared for a challenge.
fantastic story. now i need to read the book by kobo abe.
I'm a fan of this I need to read the book
I liked the surrealism but the plot was not something I enjoyed. It was boring at times.
Ponderous and slow, but amazingly beautiful and heartbreaking by the end.
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