Study of the Geisha Figure in Japanese and Hollywood Cinema (1954-2007)
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https://doi.org/10.54691/bcpssh.v19i.1632Keywords:
Geisha, Geisha Customs, Japanese Mythology, Yellowface Films, Post-war ArtworksAbstract
This paper touches on the theme of geisha in both Japanese and Hollywood Cinema from 1954 to 2007 and analyzes both the film language and social and historical settings of the cinematic work. By discussing the history of geisha and depiction of geisha in various films, the paper discovers the broader significance of film in the cultural and diplomatic relationship between countries during the post-war era.
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