THEME EXPLORATION

geisha culture

12 films · 3 directors
FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Notting Hill
Notting Hill
1999 · Roger Michell
Don't Make Waves
Don't Make Waves
1967 · Alexander Mackendrick
The Loved One (Tony Richardson
The Loved One (Tony Richardson
1965 · Hal Ashby
Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife
Katt Williams: Priceless: Afterlife
2014 · Spike Lee
Electro show
Electro show
1966 · Patricio Guzmán
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
Dave Chappelle's Block Party
2005 · Michel Gondry
Masculin Feminin
Masculin Feminin
1966 · Jean-Luc Godard
Alles dreht sich, alles bewegt sich
Alles dreht sich, alles bewegt sich
1929 · Hans Richter
I'm Working Through Everything... Word of Honor!
I'm Working Through Everything... Word of Honor!
1988 · Christian Petzold
Summer in the City
Summer in the City
1970 · Wim Wenders
Zu Neuen Ufern
Zu Neuen Ufern
1937 · Douglas Sirk
Divine Intervention
Divine Intervention
2002 · Elia Suleiman
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Kenji Mizoguchi Japan

His masterpiece 'Ugetsu' and 'Sisters of the Gion' are seminal works that explore geisha life with profound depth and critique of their social position.

 Masaki Kobayashi Japan

Known for 'Kwaidan' and other works that examine traditional Japanese culture and the complexities of geisha and female roles in society.

 Garry Marshall United States

His film 'Memoirs of a Geisha' brings the theme to international audiences with visually stunning cinematography centered on geisha artistry and tradition.