Hollywood and the Memoirs of a Geisha

Author: Aimerli (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: With the global box office success of the movie Memoirs of a Geisha and its eventual Oscar bid, the film triggered an entertainment "earthquake" in China, sparking fierce debates and becoming an overwhelming cultural focal point. Nearly all the discussions revolved around three renowned Chinese actresses: Zhang Ziyi, Gong Li, and Michelle Yeoh. In fact, they are currently the most globally influential actresses in China. This is also their first time, and indeed China's first time, to play major roles in Hollywood's most important films, alongside the world's top producers and directors. For the Chinese, who have long harbored an Oscar dream, this is also the first time a Chinese actress has stood so close to the Oscar Golden Globe. This book uses a wealth of firsthand materials from major global media outlets to tell the story of a film and the miracles created by those shining stars, uncovering the hidden truths behind the fierce debates and extravagance.