Indecent Woman
Indecent Woman

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Indecent Woman

1999
Movie
82 min
Cantonese

Upon knowing that her husband purposefully exchanged her body for business, Lam lost her control and killed her husband and devised a plan to lure her husband business partner and murdered him as well, Lam had a good impression in Ka-Wah and in order to get him in hand, she forced his girlfriend to commit suicide but fortunately she escaped and when the police came they found Ka-Wah was tied up on the bed. Upon arrested Lam, it came to the end of a tragic stroy

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IMDb6.7/10
Director: Jaco Van DormaelGenres: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery

Plot Summary

A man, convinced he is incapable of love, dedicates himself to understanding women through observation. He establishes a unique, secluded system to study women from afar, developing a complex methodology. His obsession leads him to create an artificial woman, hoping to unlock the secrets of female desire and emotion.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its ambitious premise and visual style, while some found its narrative and thematic explorations somewhat opaque or challenging. Performances, particularly from the lead actors, were generally commended for their intensity.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique, thought-provoking concept and dreamlike atmosphere.

  • Noted for its strong performances and striking visual direction.

  • Some critics found the film's philosophical underpinnings and narrative structure to be elusive.

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Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Fun Fact

Director Jaco Van Dormael originally envisioned the film with a different lead actor, but casting changes ultimately led to Daniel Auteuil taking the role.

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