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Memoirs Of A Geisha (DVD, 2006)
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This film is rated 12A/12 and is perfect for fans of mystery, Japanese culture, and romance.
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item 7 Memoirs Of A Geisha (DVD, 2006) replacement disc only - no cover or case
£1.30+ £0.66 postageitem 58 Memoirs of a Geisha DVD (2006) Suzuka Ohgo, Marshall (DIR) - Free UK P&P
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- Arthur Golden's blockbuster bestseller, MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA, has been brilliantly brought to the big screen by Oscar-nominated director Rob Marshall (CHICAGO). The film opens in a remote Japanese fishing village in 1929, where two sisters, Chiyo and Satsu, are sold by their troubled father to people who place Chiyo in a classy geisha house known as an okiya in Gion and Satsu in a much more vulgar and dangerous district. Chiyo becomes a maid to Hatsumomo, a cold, controlling, and calculating geisha who is instantly jealous of Chiyo's unusual, beautiful eyes and childish innocence. Chiyo is befriended by Pumpkin, another maid at the okiya, but the two are soon driven apart. Chiyo is shown compassion by the Chairman and another, more successful geisha, Mameha, who takes her under her wing as her little sister, furthering the battle between Chiyo, now called Sayuri, and Hatsumomo. As Sayuri is trained in the art of being a geisha, learning how to walk, talk, dance, and serve (up to a point) in order to please and honour her distinguished male clients, World War II looms on the horizon, threatening to upend Japan and its old ways. MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA is a lush, sweeping historical and romantic epic, featuring gorgeous period costumes, primarily the exquisite kimono worn by the geisha. Ziyi Zhang (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS) is outstanding as Sayuri, who stands up to the oppressive Hatsumomo (the effervescent Gong Li), while Michelle Yeoh, who starred with Zhang in CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, is splendid as the wise and elegant Mameha. Ken Watanabe (THE LAST SAMURAI), Koji Yakusho (SHALL WE DANCE?), and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (ELEKTRA) are among the men who take an interest in Sayuri, who is continually faced with difficult choices that will shape her destiny, just as Japan's destiny is changing shape with the coming of the West. John Williams's soaring score is enhanced by solos from virtuosos Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman.
Product Identifiers
- ProducerLucy Fisher, Steven Spielberg
- EAN8717418083465
- eBay Product ID (ePID)52975192
Product Key Features
- ActorZiyi Zhang, Kaori Momoi, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Watanabe, Suzuka Ohgo, Koji Yakusho, Gong Li, Ken Tsang, Youki Kudoh
- Film/TV TitleMemoirs of a Geisha
- DirectorRob Marshall
- LanguageEnglish
- Subtitle LanguageEnglish
- Run Time139 Mins
- Aspect Ratio2.40 Wide Screen
- FormatDVD
- Release Year2006
- FeaturesWidescreen, Rob Marshall And John De Luca Audio Commentary\Sayuris Journey From Novel To Screen\Geisha Bootcamp\The Look Of A Geisha\The World Of The Geisha, Closed Caption, With Subtitles
- GenreDrama, Romantic
Additional Product Features
- Number of Discs1
- Certificate12A/12
- Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America
- Hearing ImpairedEnglish
- ComposerJohn Williams
- ReviewsSight And Sound - On the evidence of Marshall's film, the geishas are like highly trained birds kept in intricately woven bamboo cages; they are made temporarily fascinating by the skills of the film's true artists - its troika of fine leading actresses..., Uncut - As beautiful-looking a film as you'll see....Often magical., New York Times - The exquisite Ms. Gong looks like a gift that keeps on giving when trussed up in silk, but she and the film come most alive when her hair tumbles down and she sashays about the okiya, stirring the air with her tremulous rage.
- Additional InformationMEMOIRS OF A GEISHA is a lush, sweeping historical and romantic epic, featuring gorgeous period costumes, primarily the exquisite kimono worn by the geisha. Ziyi Zhang (HOUSE OF FLYING DAGGERS) is outstanding as Sayuri, who stands up to the oppressive Hatsumomo (the effervescent Gong Li), while Michelle Yeoh, who starred with Zhang in CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON, is splendid as the wise and elegant Mameha. Ken Watanabe (THE LAST SAMURAI), Koji Yakusho (SHALL WE DANCE?), and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa (ELEKTRA) are among the men who take an interest in Sayuri, who is continually faced with difficult choices that will shape her destiny, just as Japan's destiny is changing shape with the coming of the West. John Williams's soaring score is enhanced by solos from virtuosos Yo-Yo Ma and Itzhak Perlman.
- ScreenwriterRobin Swicord
- AuthorArthur Golden
- Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
- Format DescriptionDVD 9
- Movie/TV TitleMemoirs Of A Geisha
Most relevant reviews
- by burgess3201208 Jan, 2019
Enjoyable Film
Very good movie, absorbing and entertaining. Not read the book, but it was a top seller as well. Educational with regard to the lives of Geishas and their status in Japan. Fantastic costumes and make up. Characters totally believable. Emotional at times. Highly Recommended for ages 15+
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- by himalayanrose29 Jan, 2020
This film is true to the book of the same name. The acting is very good, the characters credible.
Really good film. The director went to great lengths to recreate old Japan and the geisha costumes. The actors were emotionally true too.
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- by chrissy59roy11 Mar, 2020
Many thanks
Very pleased with purchase thankyou .Bought for my Aunty who had just returned from Japan , had visited the geisha so having this film she was over the moon .
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
- by 21polish-201225 Mar, 2020
Very good movie😍
Very Entertaining movie. I love it
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- by sheilz24clarke27 Jan, 2021
Beautifully made movie with a great story
Purchased for a friend. I already have this movie which is a great story beautifully filmed. A must see.
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- by tippi.iri13 Feb, 2019
Great viewing
Just great. A super follow on from the book.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
- by anthonyp939615 Apr, 2020
It’s a well filmed and well directed film
Top film that exceeds my expectation
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
- by blues25038124 Jan, 2019
very good
bought to replace lost one
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
- by alle-9903 Apr, 2019
Enjoyed
One of my all time favourites.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
- by mathematics5013 May, 2021
Creates empathy and sympathy
Engaging taking you into a little known world.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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