Instruments of a Beating Heart
Synopsis
First graders in a Tokyo public elementary school are presented with a challenge for the final semester: performing "Ode to Joy" at the ceremony for the new incoming first graders. Ayame, who often struggles to keep up with the group, is determined to play a major part — the big drum.
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Instruments of a Beating Heart | An Oscar-Nominated Op-Doc
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-11-23
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Doc Edge Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 23, 2024
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ema Ryan Yamazaki
- Original Score
- Päivi Takala
- Original Title
- Instruments of a Beating Heart
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 23m
- Production Studios
- Cineric Creative, NHK, The New York Times
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Päivi Takala
Kazuki Kakurai
Mizuki Toriya
Shin Yasuda, Eric Nyari, 杉江亮彦, Mizue Kunizane
Department Leadership Roster
Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Director
Eric Nyari
Producer
Mizuki Toriya
Editor
Päivi Takala
Original Music Composer
Kazuki Kakurai
Director of Photography
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What is Instruments of a Beating Heart about?
First graders in a Tokyo public elementary school are presented with a challenge for the final semester: performing "Ode to Joy" at the ceremony for the new incoming first graders. Ayame, who often struggles to keep up with the group, is determined to play a major part — the big drum.
Who directed Instruments of a Beating Heart?
Instruments of a Beating Heart was directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki.
Who stars in Instruments of a Beating Heart?
The principal cast of Instruments of a Beating Heart includes Not specified.
When was Instruments of a Beating Heart released and how long is it?
Instruments of a Beating Heart was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Instruments of a Beating Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Instruments of a Beating Heart was composed by Päivi Takala.