On a surface level, it might seem that "Woman in the Dunes" is a story about a man who initially wants to escape his prison but comes to find meaning and appreciation in his little hole between the dunes. And why one cannot deny this basic interpretation, I don't think it captures the profundity of the film. This is also a work of art that centers around certain subjects like loneliness and it's effects on human mind, urban versus rural life, finding meaning in what seems meaningless, madness, survival, hope and acceptance of one's limitations, to name just a few topics. The sand also plays a vital role in the film, it's almost as a character of its own/narrator and sometimes there is an interesting paralell between sand and different fluids that is worth noticing. I also really loved the tenderness of some intimate scenes, not necessarily love-making scenes. Those you really have to see for yourself. I think I'll stop here with my short review, if you haven't seen "Woman in the Dunes" find a way to see it as fast as possible cause it's a must watch for any aspiring cinephile.
A 9 out of 10 from me.
A 9 out of 10 from me.