Chinese censors say the film "Memoirs of a Geisha" may be banned in Chinese cinemas, due to the inflamed emotions caused by the casting of Chinese actresses as Japanese geishas.
OK.. now I can understand why people may be upset about casting a Chinese actress (excellent though she may be) in a Japan-centered story.. Do all Asians look alike and so on... Or it may be considered a slap-in-the-face to the many very-talented Japanese actresses.... but why is CHINA upset? Especially as the movie clearly portrays geishas as companions/consorts, not prostitutes.
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