Behind the Scenes - The Story of Cult Films: Lost in Translation

#sofiacoppola #billmurray #documentary
Tracing the making of Lost in Translation (2003).Guillaume Tunzini,FRA,2015.

[gardencity]

Was living around Tokyo when this was made. Probably the only western film that caputres the unique character of Japan.

[agh.abolfazl]

she said it best: "half-awake in Tokyo". that's the movie in a sentence and probably every first time traveler's experience

[bartpickford]

20 years old, this year, but as timeless as ever. It invites you in and then envelopes you. One of the most stunning films ever.

Thank you, Sofia

[eigonojikan_k]

I’m Japanese and I still recommend people to watch this film when they ask me what Japan is like. None of the Ninja, samurai crap. This is the most accurate image of Japan. Love the music that goes with it too.

[bigcale]

Lost in Translation is an amazing, amazing piece of work. I remember thinking, “wow” after my first time seeing it. Love it.

[amanoso]

I'm Japanese. I know some people don't like the way this movie portrays Japan. But I like this movie. Just because it's set in Japan, this movie portrays a universal theme of loneliness that people all over the world feel. Some people criticize that the Japanese in this movie don't play a meaningful role, but the two main characters are people who come to an unfamiliar foreign country on a trip and plan to return soon. It's natural that the local people they see on their travels become like the background of a stage set. The beautiful thing about this movie is that it expresses the two lonely souls coming into spiritual contact, healing, and the birth of hope. Scarlett Johansson is good, but Bill Murray is the best. There's nothing to criticize about the music either.

[insculldrew]

One of my all time favorites. I don't think there could have been a more perfect role for Bill Murray, and he perfectly captured the angst, confusion, and general exhaustion of what comes next, even when you're someone as famous as him. The cinematography, brilliant at is core, beautifully shows the juxtaposition of Japan: a dizzying, busy technological landscape surrounded by tradition, beauty, and calm. Combine that all with a wonderful soundtrack (notably Charlotte's trip to Kyoto), and you've got a cinematic masterpiece that taps into the emotional unlike any other.

[thesoulless]

I just fell in love with this masterpiece 12 years ago and have been rewatching it every year since then.
Great documentary btw!

[risenfromyoutubesashesagai]

We all know what Bill whispered in Johanson's ear. "My all time favorite cartoon cat is Garfiled, and i really feel lucky to play his voice in the coming Garfield movie."

[OfficerKD-.]

I watched this movie for the first time when I was 16, since then has been one of my favorite movies ever, the film is so subtle, so peaceful, so elegant, just beautiful.

[bigwaidave]

This is a film, which captivated me, I was also lost in my mid 50s, and was traveling to SEA which ultimately resulted in my leaving the USA to retire in Asia. I feel I have been reborn here. 🙏 I love big luxurious hotels in Asia.❤️

[g]

I just came from a 20th anniversary screening in Auckland my home city in New Zealand seeing it again in a theatre after all these years it a magicial night its my all time favourite movie i will never forget this night

[tiamatxvxianash]

Love stories come in many forms. But Soffia Coppola's masterpiece is in a league of its own. And it is a league that is recognized or even understood by very few. Those of us that have experienced such enchanting moments when we were young and again as we've grown older, cherish this film immensely. For Lost In Translation is one of our own personally mirrored images of our heart's past exchanges. When none of us were truly lost and that of which was translated between us, enriched only infinity upon the love of man and woman.

[danieljakubik]

I loved this movie. I consider it a meditation on the nature of friendship. The film is about reaching out and having difficulty connecting with others. It's a movie about mood and observation, not about story and plot. I love how this film was made in such a gentle and graceful manner. Sophia Coppola's second and best film. Perceptive and insightful about human nature.

[cipher]

A film, which an old, dear friend introduced to me. Thinking back makes the memories somewhat feel, like how I feel now when I watch this movie. I’ve seen it many times and it always makes me feel the sense of wonder and slight confusion.

[cal_chrisdera]

Great documentary! Such a gem for the nerds who want to know everything about the movies they love. Thank you!!

[swoondrones]

I guess I am millionth person saying that I went to the hotel when I was in Tokyo just to be in the same bar the stars were in. The hotel is fantastic. The Bar is fantastic. It was so cool to be there. The film is amazing.

[RicMansur]

Love this movie so much, seen it a thousand times and never gets old

[shankarlakshmanan]

Thank you for this gem! I think I'll watch this over and over again over the years... just like I do with the movie.

[jghbkjniphobihgjhbiuohip]

I just couldn't stop imagining sofia as Scarlett's character.