The Eel

Like much of Imamura Shôhei’s work, The Eel deals frankly with matters of sex and sexuality, but with an emotional detachment akin to an anthropological study.

Unpredictable and captivating.

A flash of quiet brilliance that resonates long after the images have faded from the screen.

...The Eel ultimately constructs a story that insists that, even when all seems lost, it is still possible to do something to change our situation. It is still possible to find some order, some clarity, and some light. [Full review in Spanish]