An exploration of the mystery of Japan’s age-old love affair with insects. From the first fabled emperor who dubbed Japan the “Isle of the Dragonflies,” to the cricket-selling businesses of the 1800s, and finally to modern-day Tokyo where a beetle recently sold for $90,000.
Director Jessica Oreck takes a philosophical and poetic look at insects in this lively documentary. Visually connecting the parallels between people and critters, cinematographer Sean Price Williams captures termites in astonishing digital close-up while mapping the buglike patterns of mankind.
United States
Get access to this film plus 1709 more films showing in other countries via a VPN subscription.
We've partnered with NordVPN to get you 70% off on your subscription. Get yours now!
Dariela Ludlow, 2016, Mexico
Melisa Liebenthal, 2016, Argentina
Rodney Ascher, 2012, United States
Miguel Gomes, 2013, Portugal
Viviana García-Besné, 2009, Mexico
Natalia Orozco, 2017, Colombia
Rob Epstein,Jeffrey Friedman, 2000, Germany
Florence Dauman, 2010, France
Chris Marker, 1956, France
Pere Portabella, 2016, Spain
