Memoirs of a geisha [videorecording] / Columbia Pictures, DreamWorks Pictures and Spyglass Entertainment present an Amblin Entertainment Red Wagon Entertainment production ; produced by Lucy Fisher & Douglas Wick ; produced by Steven Spielberg ; screenplay by Robin Swicord ; directed by Rob Marshall.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781424807826
- ISBN: 1424807824
- Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (approximately 145 min.) : anamorphic, sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: 2-disc full screen special edition
- Publisher: Culver City, Calif. : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, 2006.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Based on the book by Arthur Golden.Originally released as a motion picture in 2005.Special features : Disc 1: Optional audio commentary from Director Rob Marshall and Co-Producer John DeLuca -- optional audio commentary from Colleen Atwood (costumes), John Myhre (production designer) and Pietro Scalia (editor) ; Disc 2: Featurettes: Sayuri's journey: from the novel to the screen -- The road to Japan -- Geisha bootcamp -- Building the Hanamachi -- The look of a geisha -- The music of 'Memoirs' -- A geisha's dance -- The world of the geisha -- The way of the sumo -- Director Rob Marshall's story -- A day with chef Nobu Matsuhisa -- Chef Nobu's recipes ; Photo galleries: Behind the scenes -- Costume illustrations.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- 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.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Ziyi Zhang, Suzuka Ohgo, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Watanabe, Togo Igawa, Mako, Samantha Futerman, Elizabeth Sung, Thomas Ikeda, Li Gong, Tsai Chin.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for mature subject matter and some sexual content.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- English or dubbed French dialogue with optional English or French subtitles; closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
- Golden Globes, USA, 2006: Golden Globe - Best original score - Motion Picture (John Williams)
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Feature films.
Films for the hearing impaired
Geishas > Japan > Kyoto > Drama.
Historical films.
Mentoring > Japan > Kyoto > Drama.
Romance drama.
Social skills > Study and teaching > Japan > Kyoto > Drama.
Women > Conduct of life > Drama. - Genre:
- Feature films.
Historical films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Available copies
- 28 of 29 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 29 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Old Fort Branch Library | DVD MEM (Text) | 37810435283469 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD MEMOIRS (Text) | 39493106070677 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Alleghany Public Library | DVD (Text) | 30664100198784 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Ashe County Public Library | DVD MEM (Text) | 50503011219930 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Avery County Morrison Public Library | DVD Drama MEM (Text) | 31111002807434 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Barco Library | DVD F MEM (Text) | 39488200785790 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bath Community Library | VIDEO DVD (Text) | 38344101598264 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bladen Main Branch | DVD (Text)
Item Description: Rated: PG-13 2-disc
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30441100416999 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | DVD F MEMOI (Text) | 34208203539241 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | DVD M (Text) | 31781063316051 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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