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Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo

  • 2009
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
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Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo (2009)
A documentary on the cultural and historical ties underlying Japan's deep fascination with insects.
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Untangling the web of cultural and historical ties underlying Japan's deep fascination with insects.Untangling the web of cultural and historical ties underlying Japan's deep fascination with insects.Untangling the web of cultural and historical ties underlying Japan's deep fascination with insects.

  • Director
    • Jessica Oreck
  • Writer
    • Jessica Oreck
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    221
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    • Director
      • Jessica Oreck
    • Writer
      • Jessica Oreck
    • 6User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
    • 75Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

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    • Soundtracks
      Kafka
      Written by Ryuichi Sakamoto

      Performed by Masami Tsuchiya

      Originally released by Epic

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) Inc.

      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

    User reviews6

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    10/10
    Be prepared to look at the world differently after this movie
    'Look at insects--carefully. It's actually a way of life.' These words, spoken by Dr. Takashi Yoro, a beloved philosopher who is filmed in a rare interview in this movie (and yes, I did have to look him up, because I was touched by what he said), could be a guiding metaphor for Beetle Queen. I watched insects on the screen as I have never watched them in real life. I began to watch them as the Japanese in the movie seem to watch them--with wonder.

    By the time of the firefly scene at the center of the movie, I was spellbound. The music-- Japanese pop from the 80's--was so perfect. It sort of sparkled, just like the scene. I actually ended up buying the soundtrack which I have enjoyed richly but it made me want to see the film again.

    So I rented it from Netflix to watch again recently--pretty rare for me--but I wanted the wonder.

    I got it in spades.
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    • Release date
      • May 12, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 비틀 퀸 콘커스 도쿄
    • Production company
      • Myriapod Productions
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $32,308
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,498
      • May 16, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $32,308
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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