---
title: "Daydream"
year: 1964
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/daydream-1964"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 101753
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Daydream (1964) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/daydream-1964

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Daydream is a 1964 Japanese film blending drama, thriller, and horror elements. It follows a young art student who, while under sedation in a dentist's office, experiences sexual fantasies involving vampires, naked women, and another patient from the office.

Culturally, the film is significant as the first big-budget erotic film to receive a mainstream release in Japan. It gained international exposure through screenings at the Venice Film Festival and two separate releases in the United States.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An art student experiences vivid fantasies while sedated in a dentist's office."

### Why Watch
- First big-budget erotic film with a mainstream release in Japan
- Unique premise involving sedation-induced fantasies
- Screened at the Venice Film Festival

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains erotic content involving naked women and vampires
- Tone & Suitability: The film is a drama, thriller, and horror production with a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #erotic-cinema, #sedation-fantasies, #japanese-horror, #surreal-thriller, #1960s-cinema

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Daydream (1964)?
The provided sources do not list current streaming platforms for this film.

### Q: Is Daydream (1964) worth watching?
It is notable for being the first big-budget mainstream erotic film in Japan and for its festival history.

### Q: What is the duration of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 32 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch?
This is a feature film, not a series, so it does not have episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Daydream — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/101753)
- [Daydream (1964 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daydream_(1964_film))
- [Daydream (2006) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/252425-daydream/prehled/)
- [Daydream Nation 64% (2011) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/319471-daydream-nation)
- [Daydream (1980) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/daydream)

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