The Insect Woman | Andik's Take

Shohei Imamura's first masterpiece, The Insect Woman is a powerful story about survival. Tome was used, abused and betrayed by every man in her life, starting with her father in her early age. But instead becoming a victim, she becomes the symbol of strength and survival of Japanese woman with an apologetic sexual taste. It won Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay Award at both 1964 Kinema Junpo Award and 1964 Blue Ribbon Award. Official Selection 1964 Berlin Film Festival - In Competition Section.