Secret Life of Geisha

Exotic sensuous exquisitely mysterious. For centuries the seductive grace of the Japanese Geisha has fascinated and confounded outsiders who attempt to fathom this secretive world of tradition intrigue and pleasure. Now enter a realm once known only to the rich and powerful. Go beyond the popular Western misconception of the Geisha as little more than a high-priced call-girl. And discover the 400-year history of a profession where women devoted decades to the mastery of music conversation and the fine art of massaging the male ego. Witness the darker side of the Geisha from tales of sexual treachery and suicide to their role in the fall of a hierarchy of political leaders as recently as 1989. From legendary Geisha of the past to young women devoted to the profession in modern Japan THE SECRET LIFE OF GEISHA offers an unprecedented glimpse into this ancient enigmatic phenomenon. DVD Features: Glossary; Geisha Points of Distinction; Interactive Menus; Scene Selection.

Producer: Anthony Geffen
Producer: Anthony Green
Producer: Clive Maltby