Cast: Ryuichi Sakamoto

Direction Stephen Nomura Schible

Cast Ryuichi Sakamoto

Synopsis Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda (2017) offers an intimate look into the life and career of Ryuichi Sakamoto, tracing his journey from being a symbol of Japan's technological ambitions to becoming a prominent activist following the Fukushima disaster. The documentary captures his...

Direction Bernardo Bertolucci

Cast John Lone · Peter O'Toole · Joan Chen · Ruocheng Ying

Synopsis The Last Emperor (1987) chronicles the authentic narrative of Pu Yi, the final ruler of a China that underwent profound transformations throughout his existence. Ascending to the throne at the tender age of three, Pu Yi is surrounded by a...

Direction Nagisa Ôshima

Cast David Bowie · Ryuichi Sakamoto · Takeshi Kitano · Jack Thompson

Synopsis Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983) follows the story of Jack Celliers, a British soldier captured in 1942 and sent to a Japanese prison camp. The camp is overseen by Captain Yonoi, a stern officer who deeply values discipline, honor, and...

Direction Abel Ferrara

Cast Christopher Walken · Willem Dafoe · Asia Argento · Yoshitaka Amano

Synopsis New Rose Hotel (1998) is set in a near-future world where two corporate strategists from New York devise a scheme to manipulate two competing global corporations. They enlist the aid of a mysterious Italian woman to secure a crucial Japanese...

Direction Stephen Nomura Schible

Cast Ryuichi Sakamoto

Synopsis Ryuichi Sakamoto: async Live at the Park Avenue Armory (2018) showcases the renowned musician's first public performance in support of his critically acclaimed 2017 album "Async." This live event, held at the iconic Park Avenue Armory, was celebrated by various...

Direction Nam June Paik

Cast Dick Cavett · Philip Glass · Keith Haring · Arata Isozaki

Synopsis Bye Bye Kipling (1986) presents a compelling counterpoint to Rudyard Kipling's famous quote, "East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet." The documentary weaves together a tapestry of cultural and musical events unfolding concurrently in...

Direction Elizabeth Lennard

Cast Ryuichi Sakamoto · David Bowie · Takeshi Kitano · Tom Conti

Synopsis Tokyo Melody: un film sur Ryuichi Sakamoto (1985) is a documentary helmed by French photographer Elizabeth Lennard, offering an intimate look into the creative process of renowned Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. The film captures Sakamoto during the recording sessions of...