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  • Actors: Sylvie Testud, Kaori Tsuji, Taro Suwa, Bison Katayama, Yusanari Kondo
  • Directors: Alain Corneau
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language French, Japanese
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 12
  • Studio: Cinefile
  • DVD Release Date: 28 Mar 2005
  • Run Time: 103 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0007TFJ46
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 41,264 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A woman who was in Tokyo as a child wants to work there as an interpreter. The job does not go well and she is soon out of favour with her boss. French and Japanese dialogue with English subtitles.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful tragi-comedy, 14 Mar 2005
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This is a film that I was 'persuaded' to see by friends and, as often happens, I became its greatest fan. It magically combines high comedy with the inevitable downfall of the main character. It's set out with clarity and compassion for both sides of this culture clash. Watch it, you won't be disappointed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Martian Chocolate, 22 Feb 2007
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In the late 80's Japanese economy was viewed with envious eyes, and best-selling books said a company's survival depended on doing business the Japanese way. Well Belgian writer Amelie Nothomb happened to be in Tokyo in 1989, and later on wrote her own book - an autobiographical novel, that inspired this dark, often comical, story about life inside a giant Asian corporation.

Amelie (played by the wonderful Sylvie Testud) is hired as a translator for the Yamamoto Corporation, and put into the accounting department. She is bright, talented and fluent in Japanese and all goes well at first. Unfortunately, Amelie doesn't fully comprehend the office culture and protocols, which leads to a series of missteps, which result in her receiving increasingly degrading assignments.

Amelie's descent down the corporate ladder provides a fascinating glimpse into Japanese corporate life. It is a place that rewards loyalty, not initiative, where workers are promoted based on time served, not because of accomplishment, and bosses use public humiliation to keep their employees in line.

One of the most unique films I've seen in the 21st century.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Really Enjoyable, 19 Mar 2005
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I really enjoyed this film - to the extent that I saw it twice at the cinema. It is a film which, like the book, is simultaneously 'hyper-real' and magical and dreamy. Testud is fantastic and unusual. It is both funny and sad. Watch out for the calendar ripping scenes - amusing and stylish.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Miserable Film.!
I have a large collection of Japanese films on DVD. I especaly enjoy comedies. So I was looking forward to seeing this. What a horrendous dissapoinment. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than the book !
I read the book in French and really enjoyed it. I then got a chance to see the film . Excellent! Just as I'd imagined it - whilst remembering that this is an account of the... Read more
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