Rokugatsu no Hebi (2002, JAP) B&W-77m. *** D: Shinya Tsukamoto. Starring Asuka Kurosawa, Yuji Kohtari, Shinya Tsukamoto. Stark, stylized psycho drama about a couple, Kurosawa and her considerably older spouse Kohtari, whose marriage seems happy on the outside. One day, the woman, who works as a telephone counsellor, is contacted by a man who seems to know a lot about her life. He blackmails her with compromising photos and unmasks her secret desires, but that's not the end of the story as her husband - and even the stalker - have something to hide. Cult director Tsukamoto as the voyeur projects himself into the movie here, with stunning results that are often reminiscent of a Bergman or perhaps Lynch. His blue-and-white color scheme and striking direction make this an artistic triumph, even if the movie is not easily accessible. Filmed in an aspect ratio of 1,37:1 (on 16mm film). Deservedly won awards on several filmfestivals, including Venice. Tsukamoto also wrote, produced, photographed, edited and designed the film. English title: A SNAKE OF JUNE.