“Memoirs of a Geisha” is an enchanting, yet somewhat disturbing, story of a 9-year-old girl, Chiyo (Suzuka Ohgo), who develops into a highly desirable geisha.The story begins with stormy emotion, as ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Image Credits: Columbia Pictures Rob Marshall and Robin Swicord’s 2005 historical film Memoirs of a Geisha follows Chiyo Sakamoto, ...

Arthur Golden's 1997 tale appealed to director Marshall (Chicago) for the same reasons it attracted millions of readers: because it "not only peers into the fascinating and forbidden world of a geisha ...

China has banned Memoirs of a Geisha, due to fears it could aggravate anti-Japanese views. The adaptation of Arthur Golden's bestselling book stars three of China's leading female actresses, but ...

It's certainly not the first time the West has borrowed Eastern styles — the obi belt that was all over the runways a year ago — but a number of the fashion and beauty looks inspired by the new film ...

While most non-animated movies steer clear of merchandizing, the studios behind Memoirs of a Geisha ( Columbia, DreamWorks and Spyglass Entertainment) have planned nearly 100 products to accompany the ...

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The critics might have been uimpressed by the film version of Memoirs Of A Geisha, but with three Oscars to its name and a worldwide gross of $157m you won't hear director Rob Marshall moaning. As his ...

A real-life fable 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.