Скачать или смотреть Behind the scenes of "Lost in Translation" (Sofia Coppola, 2003)

The behind-the-scenes documentary on Lost in Translation is a quiet, intimate companion piece to Sofia Coppola’s celebrated 2003 film. Shot with a loose, observational eye by Brian Kobo, Susan Hebert, Spike Jonze, and producer Ross Katz, and later shaped by editor Sarah Flack with assistance from Jen Choi, the footage captures the relaxed yet electric atmosphere of a production unfolding in the neon-soaked streets of Tokyo. Rather than leaning on talking heads or heavy commentary, the doc feels like an open sketchbook—snippets of Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson between takes, Coppola calmly guiding her crew, and the city itself flowing in and out like a silent collaborator.

The feature film at its center, of course, is now iconic: Coppola’s tender story of an unlikely connection between a faded movie star and a drifting young woman became both a critical and cultural touchstone. Bill Murray gives one of his most nuanced performances, balancing dry humor with a quiet melancholy that lingers long after the credits. Scarlett Johansson, just nineteen at the time, brought depth and vulnerability to Charlotte, making her the perfect counterpart to Murray’s Bob Harris.

Sofia Coppola’s filmmaking style—minimal, atmospheric, and emotionally precise—shines through not only in the film itself but in this making-of, which mirrors her sensibility. The handheld cameras capture unguarded, almost dreamlike moments: a hushed conversation, a burst of laughter, a glimpse of Tokyo at night. It’s less about explaining how the film was made than about extending its mood, offering a candid window into the collaborative spirit and delicate touch that gave Lost in Translation its enduring magic.