The novel is even better. Abe Kobou truly encapsulates existential horror in Woman in the Dunes . A marvelous mixture of subtelty and mundanity to horrific nature of inescapable manoeuvring of the world which could befall anyone for any unforeseen reason or circumstance. The whole engenders the absurd. And gloriously so.
Just for the record,the bug he was searching and eventually found (red needle if i recall correctly) has directly or indirectly connection to a bug called myrmeleo(not sure if i spelled it correctly) that digs a pit in the sand and whenever another bug gets into the pit,it will make the sand walls of the pit fall apart (just like in the movie whenever he tries to climb back up) and trap the victim lower to the bottom of the pit till the victim lands on the jaws of myrmeleo.
@@Hartlor_Tayley the book makes it even more clear that what drove him to this whole thing was his lust for success (it is mentioned at some point when he says that he will never be able to publish a book or something but not as emphasised as in the book), that's why in a way sticks to the house.Because he is really close on discovering a water machine (the barrel thing),where instead if going a walk on the sea he went back to check at the barrel (i think he does stay for his wife as well).
My stream of thoughts upon reading this:Does he mean the sand reaching the characters genitals and stuff ,and then I was does he mean them having sex with sand on them... :D It's a wild thought.
Hey! Welcome back! I'm glad you're up to doing this again. Good to see. I was missing ya. I even started making my own videos while you were gone. I'd love if you'd have a look. They're a bit different to yours. Go on. You're intrigued now. *spooky hypnotist eyes This video was great. I've never seen this movie, but it looks excellent. I'm definitely going to give it a look. Also, where is your accent from? It's pretty unique for an Australian accent. I'm an Aussie who sounds different to other Aussies too. People are always asking what country I'm from. Yes, I see the irony now. Welcome back, mate. Again.
Cheers mate! I'm half-Australian, half-American. I'm actually gonna check out your channel now as it looks pretty interesting. Thanks for watching - and do check out Woman in The Dunes (over here it's called Woman Of The Dunes. You should be able to get a copy of it from Umbrella Entertainment)
In what ways is the film a redoing of the Myth of Sisyphus? What are the similarities and differences between Camus’ view and the view expressed by the film?
The Reviewer I don't think so. Apparently the rights to adapt Kobo Abe's novel was bought by a famous actress back in the 60's after this film made its way around - I wanna say Sophia Loren but I can't find where I read that info so I can't say for certain. I'd encourage you to try the subtitled version anyway, as its really worth the watch!
Well I can't think of a list right off the top of my head of films that are underrated. How about a few brilliant but under-seen films? Vengeance Is Mine (1979 Shohei Imamura) Z (Costa-Gavras, arguably not underseen but who cares, it's amazing) Yi-Yi A Brighter Summer Day Wake in Fright Timbuktu Tulpan Sansho The Bailiff
I've been looking at your profile at least once a week for several months and it was with great joy and excitement that I saw you now had 5 videos instead of 4. Funnily enough, I randomly stumbled across this movie recently on Amazon and decided to look at it later. You have convinced me to buy it. Also, I was wondering if you had seen Roger Ebert's review. He seems to have picked up some of the same stuff, and he has some interesting points (they sound interesting to me, having not seen the film) about how it operates as a sort of parable: www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-woman-in-the-dunes-1964
Nimby Smith oh wow, he noticed a lot of similar things! That's a great review. Thanks for that! And thanks for the enthusiasm with regards to my little channel by the way. It's really nice to read responses like yours - they're very motivating, so thank you for that!
@@A.S.28 that is Your opinion, everyone who is interested in cinema knows that. Sure, if someone likes only films like romantic comedies has never heard of Cannes. But the majority that is into the best international cinema have heard of Cannes.
Femalw gaze is not the antithesis to the male gaze. She was still nothing other than an object and provision of service. The male can still put himself in the mans shoes as the women is washing him. Not female gaze at all.
I have just finished this movie and it got me extremely terrified. A masterpiece.
The novel is even better. Abe Kobou truly encapsulates existential horror in Woman in the Dunes . A marvelous mixture of subtelty and mundanity to horrific nature of inescapable manoeuvring of the world which could befall anyone for any unforeseen reason or circumstance. The whole engenders the absurd. And gloriously so.
Thank god! You are back, sir! I've been waiting for this moment for a long time!
you don't know how long I've waited to see your name in my notifications, welcome back!
Delighted to see you're back.
Cheers!
Just for the record,the bug he was searching and eventually found (red needle if i recall correctly) has directly or indirectly connection to a bug called myrmeleo(not sure if i spelled it correctly) that digs a pit in the sand and whenever another bug gets into the pit,it will make the sand walls of the pit fall apart (just like in the movie whenever he tries to climb back up) and trap the victim lower to the bottom of the pit till the victim lands on the jaws of myrmeleo.
That’s key info thanks.
@@Hartlor_Tayley the book makes it even more clear that what drove him to this whole thing was his lust for success (it is mentioned at some point when he says that he will never be able to publish a book or something but not as emphasised as in the book), that's why in a way sticks to the house.Because he is really close on discovering a water machine (the barrel thing),where instead if going a walk on the sea he went back to check at the barrel (i think he does stay for his wife as well).
@@gaarakabuto1 I never read the book so I appreciate those insight. Maybe I’ll read it, superb film. Ive seen it several times.
@@Hartlor_Tayley Both Hiroshi Teshigahara and Kobo Abe are geniouses.
@@gaarakabuto1 no doubt about that.
Glad to see you back Dan!
Great stuff! Very interesting! Thank you so much for taking the time to do these.
hey, you're back!!! that's great, hope you're 100% better now.
I was so impressed by the film and was looking for a video on this it and I'm surprised yours is the only one. Good essay.
holy shit you're back!!!
Yay! You're back!
Great essay, great finale! Thank you.
I don't like sand. it's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere... Ok, Ok, I stop. Great video. Glad to have you back.
Laughing my socks Off! XD
My stream of thoughts upon reading this:Does he mean the sand reaching the characters genitals and stuff ,and then I was does he mean them having sex with sand on them... :D It's a wild thought.
A great video... the film looks promising. will be watching it soon
Welcome back!
Thanks very much!
Thank's a lot! Will check that one out!
Stunning essay. Absolutely love it.
That tree shot also ties back to the beginning of the film in the first shot as prey emerges from the wood as the dad and son hunt a deer doing so.
Villeneuve does this a lot in his work. Circles are everywhere in Arrival too. He's a fantastic director
A personal favorite and a good video
I really miss your content Dan. I hope all is well with you
keep making awesome videos dude
Dan, awesome work!
Cheers Vincent!
Wonderful essay. Thank you.
Hey! Welcome back! I'm glad you're up to doing this again. Good to see. I was missing ya. I even started making my own videos while you were gone. I'd love if you'd have a look. They're a bit different to yours. Go on. You're intrigued now. *spooky hypnotist eyes
This video was great. I've never seen this movie, but it looks excellent. I'm definitely going to give it a look.
Also, where is your accent from? It's pretty unique for an Australian accent. I'm an Aussie who sounds different to other Aussies too. People are always asking what country I'm from. Yes, I see the irony now.
Welcome back, mate. Again.
Cheers mate! I'm half-Australian, half-American. I'm actually gonna check out your channel now as it looks pretty interesting. Thanks for watching - and do check out Woman in The Dunes (over here it's called Woman Of The Dunes. You should be able to get a copy of it from Umbrella Entertainment)
Dan Fox Sweet! Thanks man.
Big fan of ‘walt’ you used in the first 1m30s
Lol at the end!
"Fight Club"
In what ways is the film a redoing of the Myth of Sisyphus? What are the similarities and differences between Camus’ view and the view expressed by the film?
Is there an english version of this movie, it looks really neat.
The Reviewer I don't think so. Apparently the rights to adapt Kobo Abe's novel was bought by a famous actress back in the 60's after this film made its way around - I wanna say Sophia Loren but I can't find where I read that info so I can't say for certain. I'd encourage you to try the subtitled version anyway, as its really worth the watch!
Dan Fox I'll definitely look into it, it looks really great.
you are the master of subtle punnery
Is there anybody here who could recommend me movies like this one (with its essence) but from other directors? Thanks in advance
You seem to have a lot of knowledge about unknown diamonds in movie history. Can you give us a list of some great underrated movies?
Well I can't think of a list right off the top of my head of films that are underrated. How about a few brilliant but under-seen films?
Vengeance Is Mine (1979 Shohei Imamura)
Z (Costa-Gavras, arguably not underseen but who cares, it's amazing)
Yi-Yi
A Brighter Summer Day
Wake in Fright
Timbuktu
Tulpan
Sansho The Bailiff
Dan Fox Amazing! I haven't seen any of them. Thank you for the education. Dan Fox sensei. *bows*
Cheers!
I also want to add two more films to that.
Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 'Pulse' (NOT the American version!) and 'Cure'. Cure imparticular is fantastic
Ah yes, I'm already a big fan of Kurosawa. His autobiography is also a great recommendation!
Are you sure that's Kiyoshi Kurosawa and not Akira Kurosawa? I wasn't aware Kiyoshi Kurosawa has an autobiography - then again I don't know everything
did Robert Wise a movie called Fight Club ? don't find anything about it
I've been looking at your profile at least once a week for several months and it was with great joy and excitement that I saw you now had 5 videos instead of 4. Funnily enough, I randomly stumbled across this movie recently on Amazon and decided to look at it later. You have convinced me to buy it.
Also, I was wondering if you had seen Roger Ebert's review. He seems to have picked up some of the same stuff, and he has some interesting points (they sound interesting to me, having not seen the film) about how it operates as a sort of parable:
www.rogerebert.com/reviews/great-movie-woman-in-the-dunes-1964
Nimby Smith oh wow, he noticed a lot of similar things! That's a great review. Thanks for that! And thanks for the enthusiasm with regards to my little channel by the way. It's really nice to read responses like yours - they're very motivating, so thank you for that!
It Special Jury Prize at the 1964 Cannes Film Festival! Believe me, in Europe we don't think the winning Oscar is the best achievement ever.
Nobody outside Europe knows Cannes
@@A.S.28 that is Your opinion, everyone who is interested in cinema knows that. Sure, if someone likes only films like romantic comedies has never heard of Cannes. But the majority that is into the best international cinema have heard of Cannes.
@@A.S.28 that's ridiculous
@@A.S.28that is not true lmao
Anyone try to play Takemitsu's "Folios" on guitar? That shit's fuckin' hard
Don't go away again man... Please...
ok got to say how the f does a torch produce a spotlight on the main character.
Hiroshima mon amour utilizes those techniques as well
F*ckin A
I don't pretend to be "arty" or a film critic.This movie mesmerized me ,though,making me a Japanophile "before it was cool".
Femalw gaze is not the antithesis to the male gaze. She was still nothing other than an object and provision of service. The male can still put himself in the mans shoes as the women is washing him. Not female gaze at all.
So The Sound of Music sucks, got it
The Sound of Music killed my family