"Memoirs of a Geisha" is a romantic drama film directed by Rob Marshall and starring Zhang Ziyi, Watanabe Qian, Michelle Yeoh, Gong Li and so on. Based on the novel of the same name by American writer Arthur Gorton, the film tells the story of how from 1929 to the end of World War II, a girl born in a poor fishing village, Sayuri (played by Zhang Ziyi), from being sold to a geisha restaurant in Kyoto, experienced hard training and competition, and gradually became the most popular geisha in the local area, and also developed an unforgettable love story with a rich and mysterious man, Guishun (Ken Watanabe).
Memoirs of a Geisha is a visual and emotional feast that showcases the world of geisha in traditional Japanese culture with gorgeous graphics and moving music. The costumes, props, architecture, landscapes, etc. in the film have been carefully designed and produced, presenting a beauty that is both classical and modern.
The dance, singing, and tea ceremony in the film also reflect the geisha's high skill and elegance. The music in the film was composed by John Williams and blends Western and Eastern elements to create a melodious and pathetic atmosphere. The cinematography in the film is also excellent, using a lot of long shots and follow-up shots, making the audience feel like they are in that era and environment.
Memoirs of a Geisha is not only a visual feast, but also an emotional feast. The movie takes Sayuri as the main line, showing her growth and changes from childhood to adulthood, as well as the love between her and Guishun. Sayuri is a beautiful girl with blue-gray eyes, she has had a deep admiration and affection for Guishun since she was a child, and she did not hesitate to put in all her efforts and sacrifices in order to be able to meet him.
She has experienced countless hardships and setbacks in the geisha hall, but she has never given up on her dreams and beliefs. She has received numerous accolades and adorations in the geisha world, but she has never forgotten her original wishes and goals. She faced countless dangers and difficulties during World War II, but she never gave up on the people she loved most. Sayuri is a strong and innocent, brave and loyal, intelligent and beautiful female figure, who has used her life to interpret what true love and happiness are.
Kishun is a rich and mysterious man who is Sayuri's patron saint and soul mate. He has had a special affection for Sayuri since he was a child, and he did not hesitate to give all his wealth and power in order to be able to protect her. He has countless positions and prestige in society, but he has never forgotten his truest feelings and choices. He faced numerous accidents and crises during World War II, but he never gave up on the people he cherished most. Guishun is a gentle and determined, silent and affectionate, wise and generous male figure who has spent his life proving what true trust and sacrifice are.
The love between Sayuri and Guishun is a sincere and beautiful love that spans time and space, has experienced storms and trials, transcended identities and classes, overcome difficulties and obstacles, adhered to beliefs and ideals, and remained unchanged. They attract each other, support each other, understand each other, respect each other, appreciate each other, cherish each other, trust each other, sacrifice each other, be loyal to each other, watch each other, and accompany each other. With their actions and words, they expressed their love and gratitude for each other. With their eyes and smiles, they conveyed warmth and comfort to each other. With their hearts and souls, they connected their thoughts and blessings to each other. With their lives and destiny, they have created memories and legends for each other.
"Memoirs of a Geisha" is a film that tells a beautiful and sad, moving and touching, romantic and aesthetic, legendary and classic love story. It allows us to see the charm and grace of the geisha in that era and environment. It allows us to see the suffering and happiness that Sayuri and Kishun experienced in that era and environment. It allows us to see the trials and tribulations that love endured in that era and environment. It allows us to see the beauty and ugliness of human nature in that era and environment. It allows us to see the meaning and value of life in that time and environment.
With gorgeous graphics and moving music, the film shows the world of geisha in traditional Japanese culture. The movie takes Sayuri as the main line, showing her growth and changes from childhood to adulthood, as well as the love between her and Guishun. The film is a visual and emotional feast, which allows us to see a beautiful and sad, moving and touching, romantic and aesthetic, legendary and classic love story. The film tells not only a story about geisha and love, but also a story about humanity and life. A film is not only a movie, but also a work of art.