No Smoking
Synopsis
A documentary about Haruomi Hosono, a musician respected around the world and the music composer of Cannes Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters. The footage traces his encounter with music in early childhood to his days in bands Happy End and YMO to his solo activities. It also includes in-depth coverage from recent years of his first overseas performances in London, New York and Los Angeles. In London, he was joined by Yukihiro Takahashi, and when Ryuichi Sakamoto made a surprise appearance onstage, the YMO members were reunited for the first time in five years, a must-see spectacle captured on film. Written by Nikkatsu
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"NO SMOKING" Official Trailer (English sub)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-10-24
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Taketoshi Sado
- Original Title
- No Smoking
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
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Taketoshi Sado
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What is No Smoking about?
A documentary about Haruomi Hosono, a musician respected around the world and the music composer of Cannes Palme d'Or winner Shoplifters. The footage traces his encounter with music in early childhood to his days in bands Happy End and YMO to his solo activities. It also includes in-depth coverage from recent years of his first overseas performances in London, New York and Los Angeles. In London, he was joined by Yukihiro Takahashi, and when Ryuichi Sakamoto made a surprise appearance onstage, the YMO members were reunited for the first time in five years, a must-see spectacle captured on film. Written by Nikkatsu
Who directed No Smoking?
No Smoking was directed by Taketoshi Sado.
Who stars in No Smoking?
The principal cast of No Smoking includes Haruomi Hosono, Van Dyke Parks, Keigo Oyamada, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Yukihiro Takahashi.
When was No Smoking released and how long is it?
No Smoking was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.