Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus
“The performance of a lifetime.”
Synopsis
"Ars longa, vita brevis" – art is long, life is short. This is one of Japanese music icon Ryuichi Sakamoto's favorite quotes, and the message that he leaves for viewers at the end of his final concert film, shot before he succumbed to cancer in March 2023. Consisting of only Sakamoto and his piano, Opus features the final live performances of 20 songs that Sakamoto meticulously curated to encapsulate his distinguished 40-year career.
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-15
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Antenna Documentary Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 18, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
November 19, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neo Sora
- Original Score
- Ryuichi Sakamoto
- Original Title
- Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- KAB, Recorded Picture Company, Bitters End, Kinetic Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neo Sora
Ryuichi Sakamoto
Bill Kirstein
Takuya Kawakami
Jeremy Thomas, Albert Tholen, Eric Nyari, Aiko Masubuchi, Norika Sky-Sora
Department Leadership Roster
Takuya Kawakami
Editor
Bill Kirstein
Director of Photography
Albert Tholen
Producer
Eric Nyari
Producer
Aiko Masubuchi
Producer
Norika Sky-Sora
Producer
Neo Sora
Director
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Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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What is Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus about?
"Ars longa, vita brevis" – art is long, life is short. This is one of Japanese music icon Ryuichi Sakamoto's favorite quotes, and the message that he leaves for viewers at the end of his final concert film, shot before he succumbed to cancer in March 2023. Consisting of only Sakamoto and his piano, Opus features the final live performances of 20 songs that Sakamoto meticulously curated to encapsulate his distinguished 40-year career.
Who directed Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus?
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus was directed by Neo Sora.
Who stars in Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus?
The principal cast of Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus includes Ryuichi Sakamoto.
When was Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus released and how long is it?
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus?
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus holds official age classifications: AU: E; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).