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Tatsuya Fuji and Eiko Matsuda in In the Realm of the Senses (1976)

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In the Realm of the Senses

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    The film was originally banned because Japanese law prohibits explicit depictions of genitalia. Oshima was charged with obscenity charges but was eventual acquitted. The film would eventually be made available, albeit it in a censored version that obscures the genitals. It does not matter if the film has artistic merit or is mere pornography, Japan's obscenity laws still apply.



    Yes, it was controversial for this reason.



    There is one scene which was altered in order to conform to the BBFC's guidelines (Protection of Children Act 1978) because there's an immoral contact between a woman and a minor. During this scene, Sada (during a dream) pulls a small boy's penis and masturbates him. The scene was altered so that you don't see her hand touching the boy's pubic area and genitals. This cut was waived for the latest UK release of the movie.

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  • How long is In the Realm of the Senses?
    1 hour and 49 minutes
  • When was In the Realm of the Senses released?
    April 1, 1977
  • What is the IMDb rating of In the Realm of the Senses?
    6.6 out of 10
  • Who stars in In the Realm of the Senses?
    Tatsuya Fuji, Eiko Matsuda, and Aoi Nakajima
  • Who wrote In the Realm of the Senses?
    Nagisa Oshima and Kôji Wakamatsu
  • Who directed In the Realm of the Senses?
    Nagisa Oshima
  • Who was the composer for In the Realm of the Senses?
    Minoru Miki
  • Who was the producer of In the Realm of the Senses?
    Anatole Dauman
  • Who was the executive producer of In the Realm of the Senses?
    Kōji Wakamatsu
  • Who was the cinematographer for In the Realm of the Senses?
    Hideo Itô
  • Who was the editor of In the Realm of the Senses?
    Keiichi Uraoka and Patrick Sauvion
  • Who are the characters in In the Realm of the Senses?
    Kichizo Ishida and Sada Abe
  • What is the plot of In the Realm of the Senses?
    A fictionalized retelling of the story of Sada Abe, whose affair with her master quickly turned obsessive and sadomasochistic.
  • How much did In the Realm of the Senses earn at the worldwide box office?
    $569
  • What is In the Realm of the Senses rated?
    NC-17
  • What genre is In the Realm of the Senses?
    Drama and Romance
  • How many awards has In the Realm of the Senses won?
    4 awards
  • How many awards has In the Realm of the Senses been nominated for?
    4 nominations

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