Length: 145 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for mature subject matter and some sexual content
Memoirs of a Geisha - Movie Summary:
Based on the novel by Arthur Golden, this period piece was directed by Rob Marshall (Chicago). It features high production values and three beautiful Asian actresses (Ziyi Zhang, Michelle Yeoh, Gong Li) portraying geishas. The key male character is a businessman played by Ken Watanabe. Set in Kyoto from 1929 to after World War II, the movie is a romanticized depiction of life in a geisha house as remembered by the central character (portrayed first by a child actress and later by Ziyi Zhang).
Memoirs of a Geisha - DVD Details:
There are two DVD editions of Memoirs of a Geisha, one with the feature film in widescreen, the other with the movie in full frame (1.33:1). The two editions are identical except for the aspect ratio of the feature film. Below I have given the details for the widescreen edition of the Memoirs of a Geisha DVD.
Release Date: March 28, 2006
Number of Discs: 2
Feature Film Run Time: 2 Hours 25 Minutes
Anamorphic Widescreen (2.40:1), Color
MPAA Rating: PG-13 for Mature Subject Matter and Some Sexual Content
English 5.1 Dolby Digital
French 5.1 Dolby Digital
English Subtitles
French Subtitles
Audio Commentary by Director and Co-Producer
Audio Commentary by Costume Designer, Production Designer, Editor
Sayuri's Journey: From the Novel to the Screen (14 min.)
The Road to Japan (5 min.)
Geisha Bootcamp (12 min.)
Building the Hanamachi (12 min.)
The Look of a Geisha (16 min.)
The Music of Memoirs (10 min.)
A Geisha's Dance (8 min.)
The World of the Geisha (8 min.)
The Way of the Sumo (6 min.)
Director Rob Marshall's Story (10 min.)
A Day With Chef Nobu Matsuhisa (10 min.)
Chef Nobu's Recipes (text)
Behind-the-Scenes Photos
Costume Illustrations
Formats Available: The above information on special features refers to the Memoirs of a Geisha DVD. Check for availability on VHS.
