Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion

Abe Sada: A Japanese Crime of Passion

2017
27m
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Documentary Crime
Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: FR

Production Information

Production Companies
ARTE France Cinéma
Production Countries
France

Keywords

crime of passion short film

Quick Facts

Original Title Abe Sada: un crime passionnel au Japon
Release Date October 23, 2017
Status Released
Language FR
Website Visit Site

Cast

Emanuelle Blanchard
Emanuelle Blanchard

Narrator

Katsuyuki Hidaka
Katsuyuki Hidaka

Christine Marran
Christine Marran

Gérald Peloux
Gérald Peloux

Stéphan de Mesnildot
Stéphan de Mesnildot

Sada Abe
Sada Abe

Key Crew

Sophie Peyrard
Director
Sophie Peyrard
Writer
Louis Coat
Executive Producer