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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.

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.

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)
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)

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  • 0 current holds with 29 total copies.
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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 -
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Item Description: Rated: PG-13 2-disc
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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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5218 . ‡aMPAA rating: PG-13; for mature subject matter and some sexual content.
538 . ‡aDVD, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
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