March of Coppola: Lost in Translation

Widely considered to be Coppola’s best film, and by far her most well-known, Lost in Translation deals with lonely strangers Bob (Bill Murray) and Charlotte (Scarlett Johansson) who find solace in each other, while culturally displaced in a city that isn’t theirs. Set in Tokyo, the two meet and quickly form a unique kind of bond in which they speak the same language-in many senses of the phrase. Written and directed by Coppola, this Oscar-winning feature carries forth both a sense of romantic melancholy and a quiet desire for something more.
This discussion features Dr. Daniel Yezbick, Professor of Media Studies and Intercultural/International Education Coordinator at St Louis Community College-Wildwood.