Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda

DocumentaryMusic

2017, Movie, 1h 40min

Oscar winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto weaves man-made and natural sounds together in his works. His anti-nuclear activism grew after the 2011 Fukushima disaster, and his career only paused after a 2014 cancer diagnosis.

Country: United States

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Stephen Nomura Schible

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...charts the career of the musician and anti-nuclear campaigner who created one of the catchiest film themes of the 80s.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Robbie Collin

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...this is a documentary that rejects every behind-the-scenes cliché around, and stands as an immensely moving and inspiring piece of cinema in its own right.

Read full review at The Telegraph

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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda is an intimate portrait of the renowned Japanese composer and musician, known for his techno-pop stardom and Oscar-winning film scores. The documentary explores Sakamoto's return to music after a cancer diagnosis, and his haunting awareness of life crisis leading to a resounding new masterpiece. The film also delves into Sakamoto's activism against nuclear power, inspired by the Fukushima disaster, and his deep connection with nature and the world. Through his artistic process, Sakamoto reflects on life, death, and the fragility of existence, creating a poignant and powerful work that resonates deeply with audiences.

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