Rubber Band Pistol (Gomudeppou). Jûzô Itami, 1962.
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Edition screened: Included on Criterion Blu-ray #868 Tampopo, released 2017. Japanese language with English subtitles. Runtime approximately 33 minutes.
Summary: Pointless insect smashing and cat tormenting.
Details:
1) Bug is smashed ‘in fun’ 3:28-2:29.
2) A cat is snapped in the face with a rubber band, 3:34-3:37.