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In the Realm of the Senses

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In the Realm of the Senses (, Japanese: , Ai no Korīda, "Bullfight of Love") is a 1976 erotic art film written and directed by Nagisa Ōshima. It is a fictionalised and sexually explicit treatment of a 1936 murder committed by Sada Abe. An international coproduction of France and Japan, the film generated great controversy at the time of its release. The film had the involvement of pink film luminary Kōji Wakamatsu as co-screenwriter and assistant producer. While intended for mainstream wide release, the film contains scenes of unsimulated sexual activity between the actors (Eiko Matsuda and Tatsuya Fuji, among others).

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1976 · 1h 42m · Drama · Romance

TMDB 6.6/10 (748 votes)

A passionate telling of the story of Sada Abe, a woman whose affair with her master led to an obsessive and ultimately destructive sexual relationship.

Directed by Nagisa Ōshima

Box office $8M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Nagisa ŌshimaDirector

Eiko Matsudaas Sada Abe

Tatsuya Fujias Kichizo Ishida

Aoi Nakajimaas Toku

Yasuko Matsuias Tagawa Inn Manager

Meika Serias Matsuko (Yoshidaya Maid)

Kanae Kobayashias Old Geisha Kikuryû

Taiji Tonoyamaas Old Beggar KKyōji Kokonoeas Teacher Ômiya NNaomi Shiraishias Geisha Yaeji SShinkichi Nodaas Street Restaurant Owner KKomikichi Horias Mitsuwa Geisha KKikuhei Matsunoyaas Hôkan Jester

Akiko Koyamaas Mansaki Geisha

Yuriko Azumaas Mitsuwa Geisha

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In the Realm of the Senses (, Japanese: , Ai no Korīda, "Bullfight of Love") is a 1976 erotic art film written and directed by Nagisa Ōshima. It is a fictionalised and sexually explicit treatment of a 1936 murder committed by Sada Abe. An international coproduction of France and Japan, the film generated great controversy at the time of its release. The film had the involvement of pink film luminary Kōji Wakamatsu as co-screenwriter and assistant producer. While intended for mainstream wide release, the film contains scenes of unsimulated sexual activity between the actors (Eiko Matsuda and Tatsuya Fuji, among others).