Memoirs of a Geisha

“For my world is as forbidden as it is fragile,

without its mysteries, it cannot survive.”

Shizako Hoshi, Sayuri narrator

The declaration above has stunned me from the beginning of the movie "Memoirs of a Geisha." At first, I was curious why a geisha was fragile and why her mytery had to be hidden.

Memoir of a Geisha is the movies that catch my eyes. Every scene proceeds so incredible through combining the great techniques of light setting. The melodies of solo violin could bring me to the feeling of this secret memoir of the great artist for that time. It deserved to get the Golden Globe winner in best score, for John Williams.

Though there is some interrupted of the Ziyi Zhang’s performance (Sayuri), considered not as good as Gong Li does (Hatsumomo). Without the glamorous light and costume Ziyi Zhang would not be the successful in Geisha’s performance. Throughout the film Gong Li could display the passions of a Geisha that are longing for love and finally losing everything. She could reinforce the audience to hate her being touchy, yet feel sympathy for her behavior in the same time.

Why does she have to be envious with Sayuri and Pumpkin?

What will have happen after she had left the house?

Leaving some dialogue for characters to speak in Japanese could help the audience to feel about the scent and flavor of being oriented. Though the audience might not know the meaning of Japanese language, the scenes and the performances could help in getting the surface meaning.

Many believe was portrayed in this movie. For example, the pray that Sayuri did in the temple was proved that it could become true, and the striking of stones brought good luck for the geisha. Those believes told me that in every life we have a chance to believe and hope in a particular thing. One of the most interesting aspects is not waiting for the chance to come but go and reach for it.

How many awards does this movie won?
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Pawinee Nim-anussornkul (Pik)