All Creatures Great And Small--A Documentary Celebrating Japan's Fascination With The Insect Realm
Stop right there! If you're browsing "Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo" because it sounds like a terrific monster movie (and how can you not be enchanted by the title?), you may be surprised by this quietly effective documentary. Director Jessica Oreck serves up an intriguing and artful examination on the Japanese acceptance and fascination with insects. From beetles to dragonflies to crickets, Japanese culture embrace insects as a vital and beautiful part of the natural world. Through captivating visuals, historical vignettes, and even poetry--the film really explores this phenomenon and the symbiotic relationship between all species. It's smart and thoughtful and should easily appeal to nature lovers or people with a cultural interest in Japan. Beyond that, though, there is something quite spiritual in the film's tone.
Some of the more intriguing aspects of the film include how the insect world has developed into big business. People keeping insects as pets is very...
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Fast service - good product. What more do I need to say? It is exactly what I wanted and I would recommend this product and seller. I love this documentary. It combines science, culture and is wonderful. Expand your world and appreciate nature.
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Excellent editing of fascinating subject matter and great soundtrack; film causes one to reflect upon life in general as well as wonderful cultural differences.
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