An entomologist on vacation is trapped by local villagers into living with a woman whose life task is shoveling sand for them.An entomologist on vacation is trapped by local villagers into living with a woman whose life task is shoveling sand for them.An entomologist on vacation is trapped by local villagers into living with a woman whose life task is shoveling sand for them.
- Director
- Writers
- Kôbô Abe(novel)
- Eiko Yoshida(scripter)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Kôbô Abe(novel)
- Eiko Yoshida(scripter)
- Stars
- Nominated for 2 Oscars
- 10 wins & 3 nominations total
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- Director
- Writers
- Kôbô Abe(novel) (screenplay)
- Eiko Yoshida(scripter)
- All cast & crew
- See more cast details at IMDbPro
Storyline
- Taglines
- The most provocative picture ever made.
- Genres
- Certificate
- Not Rated
- Parents guide
Did you know
- TriviaFor this film, Hiroshi Teshigahara became the first Japanese director to be nominated for a Oscar for directing.
- GoofsThe beard of teacher Jumpei is not growing, despite him even complaining about no opportunity to shorten it.
- Quotes
Entomologist Niki Jumpei: The certificates we use to make certain of one another: contracts, licenses, ID cards, permits, deeds, certifications, registrations, carry permits, union cards, testimonials, bills, IOUs, temporary permits, letters of consent, income statements, certificates of custody, even proof of pedigree. Is that all of them? Have I forgotten any? Men and women are slaves to their fear of being cheated. In turn they dream up new certificates to prove their innocence. No one can say where it will end. They seem endless.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Music for the Movies: Tôru Takemitsu (1994)
- Infofreak
- Oct 26, 2003
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Woman in the Dunes
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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- Runtime2 hours 27 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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