Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo (2009)
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- 1h 30min
- Documentary
- 12 May 2010 (USA)
- Movie
Untangling the web of cultural and historical ties underlying Japan's deep fascination with insects.
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- 2 wins & 4 nominations.
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Directed by
| Jessica Oreck | ||
Written by
| Jessica Oreck | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Maiko Endo | ... | co-producer |
| Akito Kawahara | ... | co-producer |
| Jessica Oreck | ... | producer |
Music by
| Paul Grimstad | ||
| J.C. Morrison | ||
| Nate Shaw | ||
Cinematography by
| Sean Price Williams | ||
Editing by
| Theo Angell | ||
| Jessica Oreck | ||
Editorial Department
| Alex Berman | ... | colorist |
Sound Department
| Anthony Erice | ... | sound mixer |
| Nate Shaw | ... | sound editor |
Music Department
| Sean Price Williams | ... | music supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Argot Pictures (2010) (United States) (theatrical)
- November Films (2011) (United Kingdom)
- The Criterion Channel (2022) (United States) (tv) (streaming)
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Other Companies
- Book First (filmed on)
- Fabre Museum (filmed on)
- Fukagawa Edo Museum (filmed on)
- Jumbo Encho (filmed on)
- Mushisha (filmed on)
- Ohmuraski Center (filmed on)
- Saitama Insect Fair (filmed on)
- Science Museum (filmed on)
- Shiga Konchu (filmed on)
- South By Southwest Film Festival (SXSW) (festival)
- Syunkaen Bonsai Gallery (filmed on)
- Tama Zoo (filmed on)
- Tokyo Hands (filmed on)
- Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (filmed on)
Storyline
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Working backwards through history, "Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo" explores the mystery of the development of Japan's love affair with bugs. Using insects like an anthropologist's toolkit, the film uncovers Japanese philosophies that will shift Westerners' perspectives on nature, beauty, life, and even the seemingly mundane realities of their day-to-day routines. |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $6,498, 16 May 2010 |
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