An entomologist working on a village collecting specimens of sand insects, until one day he was asked to stay back. Little does he know that they have a hidden agenda.
Did you know? Kyoko Kishida and director Hiroshi Teshigahara had a number of artistic differences in the film the character's manner of dress to her symbolic importance. Read More
Haunting. Erotic. Unforgettable. The most provocative picture ever made.
Goofs:
Character Error Jumpei is seen from behind, adjusting his clothing after urinating at the wall of sand but when he turns around, there are no wet patches on the wall
Trivia:
The film had won the Special Jury Prize at the 1964 Cannes Film Festival
Raquel Welsh had bought the rights during the mid-70's wasn't able to bring the masterpiece on to the screen
Kyoko Kishida and director Hiroshi Teshigahara had a number of artistic differences in the film the character's manner of dress to her symbolic importance.
Hiroshi Teshigahara became the first ever Japanese director to be nominated for an Oscar.
Suna No Onna 1964
15 Feb 1964 ● Japanese ● 2 hrs 3 mins
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