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memoirs of a geisha art versus reality

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memoirs of a geisha art versus reality

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    1. Memoirs of a GeishaArt versus Reality Euna Lee

    3. English Script Easier for Americans to understand. English subtitles for a Japanese script poses translation problems: Loss of original nuances Direct translation of certain Japanese terms impossible Multinationality of cast and American staff require a common language: English

    4. Choice of Cast Cast selected through auditions None of the three main female characters are Japanese China banned theaters from showing “Memoirs of a Geisha” because it was upset with famous Chinese actresses being portrayed as geisha

    5. The Cast Sayuri: Ziyi Zhang Nationality: China

    6. The Cast Mameha: Michelle Yeoh Nationality: Malaysia Hatsumomo: Gong Li Nationality: China

    7. The Cast Chairman: Ken Watanabe Nationality: Japan Nobu: Hiroshi Yakusho Nationality: Japan

    8. The Director Rob Marshall Filmography Memoirs of a Geisha: Director, 2005 Chicago: Director, Choreographer, 2002 Loser: Choreographer, 2000 Cradle Will Rock: Choreographer, 1999

    9. Accuracy of Portrayal “Memoirs of a Geisha” is Rob Marshall’s imaginative, artistic take on the geisha world Non-Japanese in charge of costume, dance, and music Most of the filming done in California

    10. Public Reaction Mixed reviews world-wide: people divided on lines of accurate depiction and dry narration Japan: not an overwhelmingly favorable reaction, some upset by inaccuracies. US: lukewarm reception because of dryness of emotional elements China: release of movie banned because famous Chinese actresses played roles of geisha

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