Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion
Abe Sada: un crime passionnel au Japon
Synopsis
On May 18, 1936, Abe Sada, a former geisha, kills her lover by "erotic asphyxiation", then slices his sex and inscribes his name in his flesh. In an ultra-controlled and militarized Japan, the press is passionate about this transgressive incident, while the murderer defends herself, presenting her crime as an act of "crazy love". Relayed to the West, this murder conveys the image of a fantasized Japan, where all impulses are given free rein.
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- Director
- Sophie Peyrard
- Screenplay & Story
- Sophie Peyrard
- Original Title
- Abe Sada: un crime passionnel au Japon
- Country of Origin
- France
- Release Date
- 23/10/2017
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sophie Peyrard
Sophie Peyrard
Louis Coat
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Sophie Peyrard
Writer
Sophie Peyrard
Director
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What is Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion about?
On May 18, 1936, Abe Sada, a former geisha, kills her lover by "erotic asphyxiation", then slices his sex and inscribes his name in his flesh. In an ultra-controlled and militarized Japan, the press is passionate about this transgressive incident, while the murderer defends herself, presenting her crime as an act of "crazy love". Relayed to the West, this murder conveys the image of a fantasized Japan, where all impulses are given free rein.
Who directed Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion?
Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion was directed by Sophie Peyrard.
Who stars in Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion?
The principal cast of Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion includes Emanuelle Blanchard, Katsuyuki Hidaka, Christine Marran, Gérald Peloux, Stéphan de Mesnildot.
When was Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion released and how long is it?
Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 27m.