Edition |
2-disc full screen special ed. |
Description |
2 videodiscs (ca. 145 min.) : anamorphic, sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
Note |
Based on the book by Arthur Golden. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 2005. |
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"Special features: 11 behind the scenes featurettes including: the look of a geisha (inside the wardrobe and make-up), the music of the film, geisha bootcamp (see how the actresses became geishas), a geisha's dance and more; Director Rob Marshall and co-producer John Deluca audio commentary; Production audio commentary (costume designer, production designer, editor)"--Container. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Dion Beebe ; art directors, Patrick M. Sullivan, Jr., Tomas Voth ; editor, Pietro Scalia ; music by, John Williams ; costume designer, Colleen Atwood ; production designer, John Myhre. |
Cast |
Ziyi Zhang, Suzuka Ohgo, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Watanabe, Togo Igawa, Mako, Samantha Futerman, Elizabeth Sung, Thomas Ikeda, Li Gong, Tsai Chin. |
Summary |
In 1929, an impoverished nine-year-old named Chiyo is sold to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion district and subjected to cruel treatment from the owners and the head geisha Hatsumomo. Her stunning beauty attracts the vindictive jealousy in Hatsumomo and she is rescued by Hatsumomo's bitter rival, Mameha. Under Mameha's mentorship, Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri, trained in all the artistic and social skills a geisha must master in order to survive in her society. As a renowned geisha, she enters a society of wealth, privilege, and political intrigue. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature subject matter and some sexual content. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround. |
Language |
English or dubbed French dialogue with optional English or French subtitles; closed-captioned. |
Awards |
Golden Globes, USA, 2006: Golden Globe - Best original score - Motion Picture (John Williams) |
Subject |
Geishas -- Japan -- Kyoto -- Drama.
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Social skills -- Study and teaching -- Japan -- Kyoto -- Drama.
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Mentoring -- Japan -- Kyoto -- Drama.
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Women -- Conduct of life -- Drama.
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Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Romance drama.
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Historical films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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Added Author |
Marshall, Rob.
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Swicord, Robin.
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Zhang, Ziyi, 1979-
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Ohgo, Suzuka, 1993-
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Yeoh, Michelle, 1963-
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Watanabe, Ken, 1959-
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Igawa, Togo.
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Beebe, Dion.
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Williams, John, 1932-
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Golden, Arthur, 1957-
Memoirs of a geisha. Chinese.
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Columbia Pictures.
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Dreamworks Pictures.
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Spyglass Entertainment (Firm)
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Amblin Entertainment (Firm)
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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (Firm)
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ISBN |
1424807824 |
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9781424807826 |
Standard No. |
043396142411 |
Music No. |
14241 Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
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