The Woman Gambler's Supplication
The Woman Gambler's Supplication

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The Woman Gambler's Supplication

1968
Movie
82 min
Japanese

Eleventh film in the long-running series Daiei Studio's Woman Gambler with Kyoko Enami starring where she plays the woman gambler Ogin.

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IMDb7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users88%
Director: Agnes VardaGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

A sophisticated woman, entangled in a dangerous web of gambling and debt, finds herself manipulated by a charismatic but ruthless crime boss. As the stakes rise, she must confront her own desires and desperation to survive a perilous game where the odds are stacked against her. The film explores themes of addiction, morality, and the blurred lines between victim and perpetrator in a stylish, noir-infused narrative.

Critical Reception

Critically acclaimed for its stylish direction, strong performances, and atmospheric portrayal of a femme fatale, 'The Woman Gambler's Supplication' is considered a standout in Varda's filmography, though its bleak tone and complex narrative were sometimes divisive.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Jeanne Moreau's captivating and complex performance.

  • Lauded for Agnes Varda's masterful direction and the film's taut, suspenseful atmosphere.

  • Noted for its stylish cinematography and compelling exploration of moral ambiguity.

Google audience: Audiences frequently highlight the film's gripping storyline and Moreau's powerful acting. Some viewers found the narrative occasionally slow, but the overall consensus is a deeply engaging and artistically significant cinematic experience.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, won Best Actress for Jeanne Moreau at the Venice Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The distinctive, rain-slicked urban landscapes were deliberately designed to mirror the protagonist's internal state of turmoil and isolation.

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