Review of Woman in the Dunes (1964) by Christopher B — 02 Dec 2007
I read the novel of this years ago and I've often spoke of it as one of my favourites, but I've only just gotten around to seeing it and I must say I was blown away. A stylish tale by a master of cinema, I hear this being called erotic a lot, but it's so much more.
The symbolism is fantastic, the futility and destruction of the sand, the pointlessness of standing up against it, and the moderate happiness in accepting it. A true masterpiece that lives up to the classic novel.
Can't wait to see the rest of the Teshigahara films in the Criterion boxset.
This review of Woman in the Dunes (1964) was written by Christopher B on 02 Dec 2007.
Woman in the Dunes has generally received very positive reviews.
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