Tower of the Sun
太陽の塔
Synopsis
Tarō Okamoto became world-famous by designing the “Tower of the Sun” at Expo ’70 in Osaka. The ideas and problems that came with its creation, however, are intertwined with the evolution of Japanese culture – from the Paleolithic up until modern times. In his documentary debut, director Kōsai Sekine takes us on a philosophical journey that transcends the visual limits of documentaries.
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『太陽の塔』予告編
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-31
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kosai Sekine
- Original Score
- Jemapur
- Original Title
- 太陽の塔
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- PARCO, NHK Educational, Spoon., Taro Okamoto Memorial Foundation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kosai Sekine
Jemapur
Yoshitaka Honda
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshitaka Honda
Editor
Kosai Sekine
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tower of the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tower of the Sun about?
Tarō Okamoto became world-famous by designing the “Tower of the Sun” at Expo ’70 in Osaka. The ideas and problems that came with its creation, however, are intertwined with the evolution of Japanese culture – from the Paleolithic up until modern times. In his documentary debut, director Kōsai Sekine takes us on a philosophical journey that transcends the visual limits of documentaries.
Who directed Tower of the Sun?
Tower of the Sun was directed by Kosai Sekine.
Who stars in Tower of the Sun?
The principal cast of Tower of the Sun includes Tarō Okamoto.
When was Tower of the Sun released and how long is it?
Tower of the Sun was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Tower of the Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tower of the Sun was composed by Jemapur.