Lost in Translation

Lost in Translation is a 2003 independent drama film directed, written, and produced by Sofia Coppola. The cast includes Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi, and Anna Faris. Ross Katz served as a producer, while Fred Roos and Francis Ford Coppola were executive producers. The film was produced by American Zoetrope, Tohokushinsha Film, and Elemental Films, and distributed by Focus Features. It features music by Kevin Shields, cinematography by Lance Acord, and editing by Sarah Flack.

The narrative is set in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Heian Jingū, with filming taking place in Japan. The original languages of the film include English, Japanese, French, and German. With a runtime of 102 minutes, the movie has a budget of 4,000,000 and generated revenue of 119,723,856. It is categorized as a comedy and drama.

The film received various accolades, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, the Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, and the National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor. It was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor, as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Review scores include 8.4/10, 91/100, 95%, and 7.7/10.