---
title: "Woman in the Dunes"
year: 1964
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/woman-in-the-dunes-1964"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 16672
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 147
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Woman in the Dunes (1964) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/woman-in-the-dunes-1964

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Woman in the Dunes is a film first released in 1964. Catalogued under Drama, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Teshigahara Productions, TOHO. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A scientist is trapped in a sand‑filled village, forced to dig forever."

### Why Watch
- Haunting visual style
- Psychological tension
- Unique existential premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- Deliberately slow pacing
- Lengthy runtime may test patience
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s intense psychological dread and erotic undertones make it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: haunting, erotic, unsettling, slow-burn, psychological

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/woman-in-the-dunes-1964#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hiroshi Teshigahara
- **Networks / Studios**: Teshigahara Productions, TOHO

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Eiji Okada** as *Entomologist Niki Jumpei*
- **Kyôko Kishida** as *The Woman*
- **Hiroko Itō** as *Entomologist's Wife*
- **Kōji Mitsui** as *Village Elder*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Woman in the Dunes released?
It was released in the United States on October 25, 1964.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a drama and thriller.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately two hours and twenty‑seven minutes.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for younger viewers?
Its intense psychological and erotic content makes it more suitable for mature audiences.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
A vacationing entomologist is captured by villagers and compelled to live with a woman tasked with shoveling sand.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Woman in the Dunes — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16672)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*