Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo

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09/02/2015 Similar to the way that people collect coins or playing cards, the Japanese love to collect beetles of all different shapes and sizes. Some are quite ornate and lovely to look at it but I find it hard not to think that every beetle in the country has to have been captured to meet the high demand. See more walter m @Harlequin68 06/18/2012 As anecdotal, reductive, and repetitive a documentary that "Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo" sometimes is(although you have to love that title), at the same time, there is a fine sentiment buried here about respecting nature, using Japan's blend of Shinto and Buddhist philosophy as a model. According to the documentary, this is why insects(even the creepiest and ickiest of them) are so widely accepted there. So much so, that the songs of crickets are enormously popular and an entrepreneur buys a Ferrari solely from the profits from capturing beetles for stores. Except it does not tell the whole story and is a prime example why bringing up the idea of national identity is to say the least, wrong. If you don't believe me, check out "The Cove" about how some Japanese fishermen have a total lack of respect for nature. So which picture is right? Both? Neither? Just remember that this is a complex world we live in. See more 02/19/2012 A doc that focuses on japans onsession with insects, here we get a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people fasination with insects as pets to the industry itself and the people whom make money catching these creatures, its all loosely told more visual than hard facts. it comes off great at times. seeiong the industry created through this is fun to see. and the doc overall shows a japan of today while delving into its past to compare. a interesting doc that certainly wont be for everyone,m and a cover and tile is no monster movie. See more 11/12/2011 I'm really impressed by what Jessica Oreck has produced, it is a bit slow for a lot of folks, but I think it one of the most impressive documentary films, especial nature documentary, made this millennium! I can't wait to see what else she creates and believe that she will push the very medium of documentary to knew expanses! As an aspiring nature documentary filmmaker she is my main inspiration when creating my short films. See more 08/18/2011 Who would have thought it, The Japanese love insects. They love them long time. See more 06/19/2011 much deeper and complex than i expected...beautifully shot...more about the complex and religious relationship between japanese culture, buddhism and the insect than actual beetle fighting (which for some reason i thought it was about)...the moments showing the pride and joy of japanese children interacting with their pets and prized possessions and the visual celebration of the 'ideology" of the insect in buddhist teachings was the most fascinating for me... See more Read all reviews

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