Ryuichi Sakamoto Movies

  • 2021
    Brilliant Trees Sessions

    Brilliant Trees Sessions

    Brilliant Trees Sessions

    02021HD

    A video documenting the making of David Sylvian's 1984 Lp "Brilliant Trees" within Berlin. Unknown to the world until David's surprise releasing of...

    Brilliant Trees Sessions
  • 1985
    All Star Video

    All Star Video

    All Star Video

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    A compilation of avant-garde artwork and talent of the mid to late 20th century hosted by Ryuichi Sakamoto.

    All Star Video
  • 1983
    Where the Toys Come From

    Where the Toys Come From

    Where the Toys Come From

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    Two curious toys, Peepers and Zoom, wonder about how they become toys. Aided by Robin, their equally curious owner, Zoom and Peepers visit a toy...

    Where the Toys Come From
  • 2025
    Ryuichi Sakamoto: Diaries

    Ryuichi Sakamoto: Diaries

    Ryuichi Sakamoto: Diaries

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    Ryuichi Sakamoto was an extraordinary musician who passed away in March 2023. He meticulously chronicled his final days in his personal diary. By...

    Ryuichi Sakamoto: Diaries
  • 2009
    Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

    Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

    Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist

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    Everyone in Japan knows his work, yet few recognize his face. Chris Mosdell, British expatriate, pop lyricist, poet and visual artist, during his...

    Ink Music: In the Land of the Hundred-Tongued Lyricist
  • 2016
    Ryuichi Sakamoto + Alva Noto: The Glass House

    Ryuichi Sakamoto + Alva Noto: The Glass House

    Ryuichi Sakamoto + Alva Noto: The Glass House

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    Music live performance of Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto at the Glass House.

    Ryuichi Sakamoto + Alva Noto: The Glass House
  • 1983
    YMO: Winter Live '81

    YMO: Winter Live '81

    YMO: Winter Live '81

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    Yellow Magic Orchestra concert recorded in late December 1981 at the Shinjuku Koma Theater.

    YMO: Winter Live '81
  • 2005
    Zarin

    Zarin

    Zarin

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    The story of a young woman who has been working as a prostitute since childhood. The film traces her slow disintegration into psychic delirium....

    Zarin
  • 2015
    Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012

    Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012

    Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012

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    Ryuichi Sakamoto | Trio Tour 2012
  • 2014
    Nuclear Nation II

    Nuclear Nation II

    Nuclear Nation II

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    Many people have forgotten what happened in Fukushima.

    Nuclear Nation II
  • 2012
    Light Up Nippon

    Light Up Nippon

    Light Up Nippon

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    August 11, 2011, five months following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, memorials, prayers, and fireworks for recovery were held simultaneously...

    Light Up Nippon
  • 2021
    Moskau 1941 - Stimmen am Abgrund

    Moskau 1941 - Stimmen am Abgrund

    Moskau 1941 - Stimmen am Abgrund

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    Moskau 1941 - Stimmen am Abgrund
  • 1983
    The Oshima Gang

    The Oshima Gang

    The Oshima Gang

    01983HD

    Documentary about the making of Nagisa Oshima's 1983 film MERRY CHRISTMAS MR. LAWRENCE.

    The Oshima Gang
  • 2017
    Star Sand

    Star Sand

    Star Sand

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    In the closing days of World War II, Japanese-American Hiromi, a girl age 16, encounters an American deserter, Bob, and a Japanese soldier, Iwabuchi,...

    Star Sand
  • 2024
    Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era

    Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era

    Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era

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    This documentary follows the path of musician Kazuhiko Kato, who has created many masterpieces that remain in the history of Japanese pop music. ...

    Tonovan Musician Kazuhiko Kato and His Era
  • 2019
    No Smoking

    No Smoking

    No Smoking

    72019HD

    A documentary about Haruomi Hosono, a musician respected around the world and the music composer of Cannes Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters. The footage...

    No Smoking
  • 2025
    Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014

    Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014

    Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014

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    Ryuichi Sakamoto sadly passed away at the age of 71 on March 28, 2023. His music never stops and continues to leave a lasting impression on people...

    Ryuichi Sakamoto | Playing the Orchestra 2014
  • 1988
    SAKAMOTO PLAYS SAKAMOTO

    SAKAMOTO PLAYS SAKAMOTO

    SAKAMOTO PLAYS SAKAMOTO

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    SAKAMOTO PLAYS SAKAMOTO
  • 2002
    Miki Nakatani: AIR POCKET

    Miki Nakatani: AIR POCKET

    Miki Nakatani: AIR POCKET

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    The second original video work following Miki Nakatani's "BROKEN HEART". As with the previous work, Ryuichi Sakamoto's music is directed by Atsuro...

    Miki Nakatani: AIR POCKET
  • 2001
    To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out

    To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out

    To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out

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    Kenji Nakagami, one of the most notable Japanese writers of the post-war, died in 1992. His work reveals a strong connection to his homeland, Kishu:...

    To the Backstreet: The Films Kenji Nakagami Left Out