Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus
2023 documentary film
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Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus, graphically rendered as Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus, is a 2023 Japanese concert film directed by Neo Sora. It documents Ryuichi Sakamoto's final concert a few months before his death, at a time when he was struggling with cancer.[3][4]
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| Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus | |
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South Korean theatrical poster | |
| Directed by | Neo Sora |
| Starring | Ryuichi Sakamoto |
| Cinematography | Bill Kirstein |
| Edited by | Takuya Kawakami |
| Music by | Ryuichi Sakamoto |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Japan |
| Box office | $645,949[1][2] |
Release
The film had its world premiere out of competition at the 80th Venice International Film Festival.[5][6] It was later screened in other festivals, including the New York Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival, and the Tokyo International Film Festival.[7][8][9]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 32 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.4/10. The website's consensus reads: "The beautifully filmed Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus is a powerful testament to the brilliant composer's legacy as well as a poignant valediction."[10]
