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Story of a Nymphomaniac

1975 · 67 min

A quiet, downbeat character study of desire and social climbing, more somber than titillating, with a slow, observational gaze.

Overview: Natsu, the older of two sisters, has a relationship with Yonosuke, the local kimono trader. Unlike her more conservative sister Oshichi she tries to use sex as a means to climb to a better social position. To even attempt that she first needs to get out of the Buddhist monastery she is working at...
How it feels: Melancholic, cynical, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Class, ambition, sexuality, family
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: class
ambition
sexuality
family
identity
Places: small town
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong