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Memoirs of a Geisha (2005 Film)

The film Memoirs of a Geisha is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Arthur Golden, and it was adapted into a movie directed by Rob Marshall. Here's a complete breakdown of the film:

Film Details

Title: Memoirs of a Geisha

Release Date: December 9, 2005 (United States)

Genre: Drama, Historical

Running Time: 145 minutes

Plot Synopsis

Set in pre-World War II Japan, the film follows the life of a poor fisherman's daughter, Chiyo, who is sold to a geisha house where she trains to become a geisha under the name Sayuri. The story chronicles her rise from a lowly position to becoming one of Kyoto's most sought-after and famous geishas, amidst the backdrop of love, rivalry, and political turmoil.

Cast

Zhang Ziyi as Sayuri (Chiyo, the protagonist)

Ken Watanabe as The Chairman

Gong Li as Hatake (the antagonist)

Michelle Yeoh as Mameha (Sayuri's mentor)

Koji Yakusho as Mr. Tanaka

Yuya Ozeki as Nobu

Samantha Futerman as Pumpkin

Tsai Chin as Mother

Quinn Wang as Chiyo (young)

Production

Director: Rob Marshall

Screenwriter: Robin Swicord (based on the novel by Arthur Golden)

Producers:

Steven Spielberg

Stanley R. Jaffe

Laurie MacDonald

Production Company:

Columbia Pictures (distributed by Sony Pictures)

DreamWorks Pictures

Spyglass Entertainment

Film Studio: Columbia Pictures

Cinematography: Dion Beebe

Editor: Peter Boyle

Music: John Williams

Art Direction: Guy Hendrix Dyas

Budget and Box Office

Budget: Estimated at $85 million.

Box Office: Grossed approximately $162.2 million worldwide.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with particular praise for its cinematography, production design, and the performances of the cast. Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li were highlighted for their portrayals of Sayuri and Hatsumomo, respectively.

It was praised for its authentic period setting and art direction, capturing the essence of Kyoto in the 1930s-1940s.

However, some criticism was directed at the film for casting Chinese actresses (Zhang Ziyi and Gong Li) in the roles of Japanese characters, which led to discussions about the portrayal of Asian cultures in Hollywood.

Awards

Academy Awards (2006):

Best Art Direction (won)

Best Costume Design (won)

Nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Original Score.

Golden Globe Awards (2006):

Best Motion Picture – Drama (nominated)

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Zhang Ziyi, nominated)

Cultural Impact

The film helped bring more international attention to the geisha culture, as well as to the art of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, kimono wearing, and performances of classical music.

However, it also faced criticism from Japanese audiences, who felt the portrayal of geisha culture was overly romanticized or inauthentic.

Differences Between Book and Film

The book's first-person narrative is told from the perspective of Sayuri (as an older woman), while the film employs a third-person perspective, leaving some inner thoughts of the character unexplored.

The film also condenses some of the book’s complex storylines and characters to fit into a two-hour format, altering certain aspects for dramatic effect.

Additional Information

Filming Locations: The film was primarily shot in California, with many of the outdoor scenes filmed in Los Angeles, as well as in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) and Beijing (China).

Visual Style: Rob Marshall's direction and Dion Beebe’s cinematography were praised for creating a visually stunning atmosphere that captured the historical essence of Kyoto. The lush settings and intricate costumes played a significant role in establishing the film’s aesthetic appeal.

Novel by Arthur Golden (1997)

Author: Arthur Golden

Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf (originally)

Genre: Historical Fiction

Setting: Kyoto, Japan, in the early 20th century

Main Theme: The book explores themes of love, betrayal, and the sacrifices of becoming a geisha in the midst of a changing Japan.

Conclusion

The adaptation of Memoirs of a Geisha from Arthur Golden’s novel to a film was an ambitious project that brought together a talented cast and production team to tell a story of love, beauty, and hardship. While the film has been both praised for its visual grandeur and critiqued for some aspects of cultural representation, it remains a significant piece of cinematic art that brought global attention to the geisha tradition.

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From left to right:

Samara – Daveigh Chase (The Ring, 2002)

Kayako – Takako Fuji (The Grudge, 2004)

Pale Man – Doug Jones (Pan’s Labyrinth, 2006)

Ghostface – Dane Farwell (Scream, 1996)

Alien – Bolaji Badejo (Alien, 1979)

Jason Voorhees – Ari Lehman (Friday The 13th, 1980)

Valak – Bonnie Aarons (The Conjuring 2, 2016)

6 Pennywise – Tim Curry (It, 1990)

Toshio – Yuya Ozeki (Ju-On, 2002)

Pumpkinhead – Tom Woodruff Jr. (Pumpkinhead, 1988)

Bottom : Freddy Krueger _ Robert Englund

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The Grudge

An American nurse living and working in Tokyo is exposed to a mysterious supernatural curse, one that locks a person in a powerful rage before claiming their life and spreading to another victim. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Karen Davis: Sarah Michelle Gellar Doug McCarthy: Jason Behr Kayako Saeki: Takako Fuji Toshio Saeki: Yuya Ozeki Matthew Williams: William Mapother Jennifer Williams: Clea…

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Ju-on (2002)

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Bad movie I have Ju-On: The Grudge 2 (2003)

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Ju-on | Takashi Shimizu | 2002

AKA Ju-on: The Grudge

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“Mother, did I do good?” - Toshio Saeki (Ju-on Franchise dir. Takashi Shimizu)

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#563 Ju-on - Takashi Shimizu 2002

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Ju-On: The Grudge

Ju-On revolves around a curse that was created due to a victim that holds a grudge against someone. The spirits in Ju-On were specifically created from a man that murders his family in a fit of rage. Takeo Saeki starts to think that his wife Kayako might be cheating on him and of the possibility that their son Toshio might not be his. Takeo waits for Kayako to return home and he beats her and…

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Yuya Ozeki as Toshio Saeki in 'The Grudge.'

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Workshops by Zsolt Nagy at Dept. of Composition  - June 2021 -

Target Dept. of Composition, Conducting, Instrumental Music, Musicology etc.

Pre-registration required(closed) * * Opened only to the people on the inside.

Period: June 14 - 18, 2021 (5 days) 18:00-20:00

Venu  Faculty of Music, Hall 1 (June 14, 18), Hall 6 (June 15-17)

Lecturer: Zsolt Nagy (Conductor, Distinguished Professor at Faculty of Music.)

Interpreter Yoko YOKOTA(6/14)  Kazuko OKAMOTO (6/15,6/17,6/18)  Wakako HANADA (6/16)

Profile of the Lecturer

[Program: pieces of graduate students]

Soudai KAMBARA (2nd year GS) : Ensemble/Insemble for 6 players (2021)      (2Pf. 2Cl. 2Perc.)

Yuya HARYU2021 (master's degree gratuate）：Every dog has his day, and his... for 9 players (2019/2021)      (Fl. Cl. Trb. Perc. Perc. Pf. Vln. Vla. Vlc.)

Takuto MUROMOTO (2nd year GS.):Tokara Evoke II for 7 players (2021)      (Fl. Cl. Sax. Pf. Vln. Vlc. Cb.)

Schedule

Wokrshop 1: Public Rehearsal  (Hall 1)   Mon. June 6. 18:00〜18:55 MUROMOTO - (1)           19:05〜20:00 HARYU - (1)

Wokrshop 2: Public Rehearsal  (Hall 6)   Tue. June 15.  18:00〜18:55 KAMBARA - (1)           19:05〜20:00 MUROMOTO - (2)

Wokrshop 3: Public Rehearsal  (Hall 6)   Wed. June 16. 18:00〜18:55 KAMBARA - (2)           19:05〜20:00 HARYU - (2)

Wokrshop 4: Public Rehearsal  (Hall 6)   Thur. June 17. 18:00〜18:55 MUROMOTO - (3)           19:05〜20:00 HARYU - (3)

Wokrshop 4: Public Rehearsal  (Hall 1)   Fri. June 18. 18:00〜18:55 KAMBARA - (3)

Concert (Hall 1) Fri. June 18.  19:05〜20:00 (Pieces of 3 graduate students) * The Live video of this concert was streamed online to the people concerned, for the number of visitors to the venue was significantly limited as a countermeasure against infection.

* Unauthorized copying and replication of the contents of this site, text and images are strictly prohibited.

Players

Flute: Ayumi TANAGI Clarinet 1: Minori HAYASHI Clarinet 2: Shot OKAMOTO Saxophone: Kazuya MON Trombone: Kazunari OZEKI Percussion 1: Yae ASO Percussion 1: Kazusa IYONAGA Piano 1: Soudai KAMBARA Piano 2: Yui AMANO Violin: Honoka KIKUKAWA Viola: Taishin YAMAMOTO Violoncello: Soshi HARA Contrabass: Natsu ASUMI

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Horror Movie Stars With and Without Makeup

From left to right:

Samara – Daveigh Chase (The Ring, 2002) Kayako – Takako Fuji (The Grudge, 2004) Pale Man – Doug Jones (Pan’s Labyrinth, 2006) Ghostface – Dane Farwell (Scream, 1996) Alien – Bolaji Badejo (Alien, 1979) Jason Voorhees – Ari Lehman (Friday The 13th, 1980) Valak – Bonnie Aarons (The Conjuring 2, 2016) 6 Pennywise – Tim Curry (It, 1990) Toshio – Yuya Ozeki (Ju-On, 2002) Pumpkinhead – Tom Woodruff Jr. (Pumpkinhead, 1988)

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Bill Pullman and Yuya Ozeki in The Grudge (2004)| IMDB’s Creepy, Spooky Kids (5/65)🔪

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Bad movie I have Ju-on: The Grudge 2002