Female (2005 film)
Female is a 2005 Japanese release consisting of five short films by different directors, each based on a short story by a popular Japanese woman writer and focusing on the nature of women's sexuality.Details
The five sections are as follows:''Momo (Peaches)''
Based on a story by Kaoruko Himeno, directed by Tetsuo Shinohara and starring Kyōko Hasegawa, Hiroyuki Ikeuchi and Eri Nomura.''Taiyo no Mieru Basho Made (Drive Until you See the Sun'')
Based on a story by Yuzuki Muroi, directed by Ryuichi Hiroki and starring Chihiro Otsuka, Mitsuko Ishii and Hairi Katagiri.''Yoru no Shita (Licking Nights)''
Based on a story by Kei Yuikawa, directed by Suzuki Matsuo and starring Saki Takaoka.''Megami no Kakato (Heels of the Muse)''
Based on a story by Asa Nonami, directed by Miwa Nishikawa and starring Nene Otsuka and Naoyuki Morita.''Tamamushi (Jewel Beetle)''
Based on a story by Mariko Koike, directed by Shinya Tsukamoto and starring Eri Ishida, Ryō Kase and Kaoru Kobayashi.Reception
The film was reviewed positively by critic Russell Edwards for Variety as a celebration of modern womanhood and sexuality in Japan.
