Memoirs of a geisha
(DVD)
Contributors:
Published:
Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2007].
Format:
DVD
Physical Desc:
1 videodisc (approximately 145 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Rating:
MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature subject matter and some sexual content.
Status:
Description
In 1929, an impoverished fishing village father sells his nine-year-old daughter, Chiyo, to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion district and she becomes subjected to cruel treatment from the owners and the head geisha Hatsumomo. As she grows older, her stunning beauty attracts the vindictive jealousy of Hatsumomo. She is rescued by and taken under the wing of Hatsumomo's bitter rival, Mameha. Under Mameha's mentorship, Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri, trained in all the artistic graces and social skills a geisha must master. As a renowned geisha, she enters a society of wealth, privilege, and political intrigue. With the onslaught of World War II, Japan and the geisha's world are forever changed.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
1424846587, 9781424846580
UPC:
043396179998
Notes
General Note
Based on the book by Arthur Golden.
General Note
Originally released as a motion picture in 2005.
General Note
Special features: Director Rob Marshall and co-producer John DeLuca audio commentary; production audio commentary.
General Note
Title from container.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Dion Beebe ; editor, Pietro Scalia ; music, John Williams ; costume designer, Colleen Atwood ; production designer, John Myhre.
Participants/Performers
Ziyi Zhang, Ken Watanabe, Michelle Yeoh, Koji Yakusho, Youki Kudoh, Kaori Momoi, Gong Li.
Description
In 1929, an impoverished fishing village father sells his nine-year-old daughter, Chiyo, to a geisha house in Kyoto's Gion district and she becomes subjected to cruel treatment from the owners and the head geisha Hatsumomo. As she grows older, her stunning beauty attracts the vindictive jealousy of Hatsumomo. She is rescued by and taken under the wing of Hatsumomo's bitter rival, Mameha. Under Mameha's mentorship, Chiyo becomes the geisha named Sayuri, trained in all the artistic graces and social skills a geisha must master. As a renowned geisha, she enters a society of wealth, privilege, and political intrigue. With the onslaught of World War II, Japan and the geisha's world are forever changed.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature subject matter and some sexual content.
System Details
DVD, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (2.40:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, mastered in high definition.
Language
English or French dialogue, English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA, 2006: Oscar - Best Achievement in Art Direction (John Myhre, Gretchen Rau) ; Best Achievement in Cinematography (Dion Beebe) ; Best Achievement in Costume Design (Colleen Atwood).
Awards
Golden Globes, USA, 2006: Best Original Score - Motion Pictures (John Williams.)
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Beebe, D., Fisher, L., Golden, A., Gong, L., Kudoh, Y., Marshall, R., Momoi, K., Spielberg, S., Swicord, R., Watanabe, K., Wick, D., Williams, J., Yakusho, K., Yeoh, M., & Zhang, Z. (2007). Memoirs of a geisha. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Dion. Beebe et al.. 2007. Memoirs of a Geisha. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Dion. Beebe et al., Memoirs of a Geisha. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Memoirs of a Geisha. Beebe, Dion., et al. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2007.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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