Memoirs of a Geisha (Two-Disc Widescreen Edition)

Set Contains: Given the film's high number of technical Oscar nods, it's not surprising that the DVD's second disc contains a whopping 11 featurettes. Each one covers an aspect of Geisha's lavish production, from set decorations to costume design to musical score (all of which were nominated). Another documentary, entitled "Sayuri's Journey: From Book to Screen," covers the adaptation of Arthur Golden's bestselling novel, while "Geisha Boot Camp" shows the arduous training the actresses went through to inhabit the grace and delicacy of their characters (trivia: their on-set consultant is an American, the only foreigner ever to become a geisha). Also astonishing is footage of Ziyi Zhang learning to walk--much less dance--in 12-inch platform flip-flops for her showstopping "snow" number. The other featurettes range from the in-depth (a profile of director Rob Marshall, including his personal relationship with producing partner John DeLuca) to the baffling (an entire supplement devoted to sumo wrestling, which is only featured in one scene in the film, and sushi recipes from famed Chef Nobu, who makes a cameo appearance in Geisha). Marshall also weighs in on a detailed feature commentary, one of two for the DVD. In it he defends his controversial choice to cast Chinese actresses ("It's about who's the best actress," he says, mentioning how the search for talented women who could also speak English and dance well was no small feat) and gushes over Gong Li's commitment to her role every time she appears onscreen. But his best behind-the-scenes tale is securing the right to shoot scenes at a Japanese temple because the head monk happened to be a big fan of Chicago. And all that jazz, indeed. --Ellen A. Kim Product Description A Cinderella story set in a mysterious and exotic world, this stunning romantic epic shows how a house servant blossoms, against all odds, to become the most captivating geisha of her day.
ASIN: B000EHRVMY
VSKU: 5ALWH00008NE_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Ziyi Zhang|Ken Watanabe|Michelle Yeoh|Suzuka Ohgo|Togo Igawa|Mako|Samantha Futerman|Elizabeth Sung|Thomas Ikeda|Li Gong|Tsai Chin|Kaori Momoi|Rob Marshall|Bobby Cohen|Douglas Wick|Gary Barber|John DeLuca|Lucy Fisher|Arthur Golden|Robin Swicord
Binding: Dvd
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Condition Notes: The DVD is in good condition. Disc comes in original case with original artwork.