Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus
Watch Trailer"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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America |
| Genre | Music, Documentary |
| Director | Neo Sora |
| Runtime | 103 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.6/10 (20 votes) |
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The film constructs a profoundly intimate space, relying on stark minimalism—black-and-white imagery, static frames, and the absence of all distraction. It explores the pure act of creation, framing each piece as a final, deliberate statement. The camera observes nothing but the man and his instrument, making the music feel both monumental and fragile.
What lingers after the final note is a resonant silence. This is not a concert film but a quiet, powerful meditation on legacy and mortality, witnessed in its most vulnerable state. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Neo Sora
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In a dark room with a high-quality sound system. Allow no interruptions.
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