Q: What would you like audiences to take away from their experience of watching the film? A mood? A moment? A specific emotion?
RK: I hope that people relate to it in the way that I do. I think it doesn’t matter if you are the Charlotte character or the Bob character, or neither. Everybody, at a certain point, is a little lost and sometimes we just find a connection to someone that helps to re-inspire or center us. And it’s something we’ll never forget. I feel that, with Lost in Translation, in addition to making a very funny movie, Sofia has crafted a film that is very specific - warm and contemplative - with experiences we can all relate to.
SC: I can only say why I wanted to make the movie: to convey what I love about Tokyo and visiting the city. It’s about moments in life that are great but don’t last. They don’t go on, but you always have the memory and they have an effect on you. That’s what I was thinking about.
February 14th, 2004
- The more you know who you are and what you want,
the less you let things upset you.
- Yeah…
I just don’t know what i’m supposed to be. |
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[from Lost in Translation, one of the most thought-provoking movies I've ever seen]
Now listening… 
Air - Alone in Kyoto
February 12th, 2004
“Sometimes you have to go halfway around the world to come full circle.”
[from LiT]
February 11th, 2004
| Do you sometimes think you’re wasting your time? Do you like what you do in life? Do you live in a big and impersonal city? Do you feel lonely from time to time?
Lost in Translation is one of those movies that, like good art, changes the way you see life. It won’t answer all your questions, but you’ll feel identified with the characters and enjoy every single minute of the film.
As many good movies, Lost in Translation is quite sad. It makes you realize how important friendship is, how important is to know what you want to be in life. Time runs fast. One day you’ll wake up and think it’s too late. |
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Now listening… Kevin Shields - Goodbye
February 10th, 2004
On sunday evening I went to the hospital. It isn’t anything serious, but I need to rest in bed for the following days. I’m on sick leave, quite bored at home, doing some work while remotely connected to the office. In a couple of days I have a second analysis. Hope things get much better by then and my trip to Bilbao isn’t spoiled.
February 9th, 2004
