Beetle Queen Conquers TokyoN/C 10+

It may sound like a cult B-movie from the glory days of Godzilla but Beetle Queen Conquers Tokyo (GFF10) is actually a lyrical, spellbinding documentary on Japan’s fascination with insects. All children have a ghoulish attraction to creepy crawlies but in Japan it seems like a national pastime. Director Jessica Oreck is a New York-based filmmaker and her first feature has all the curiosity and wonder of a true enthusiast. She encourages experts and authors to trace the cultural history of Japan’s love affair with insects and captures enthralling footage of the children, collectors and sellers who have taken the bugs to their hearts.

GFT is delighted that director Jessica Oreck will introduce the screening and participate in a Q&A afterwards.