The Secret Life of Geisha


2h 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary about the world of the Japanese geisha. Unattainable by all but the wealthy and powerful, geisha are the ultimate massagers of the male ego. Behind the delicate fan and enigmatic smile can also be found a darker side to the geisha story, including treachery and suicide. The program's nar

Film Details

Also Known As
Secret Life of Geisha
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Documentary about the world of the Japanese geisha. Unattainable by all but the wealthy and powerful, geisha are the ultimate massagers of the male ego. Behind the delicate fan and enigmatic smile can also be found a darker side to the geisha story, including treachery and suicide. The program's narrative unfolds through the stories of a handful of individual geishas.

Film Details

Also Known As
Secret Life of Geisha
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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