Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus
“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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Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 27, 2023
Runtime
1h 43m
Genres
Music, Documentary
User Score
82%
Original Title
Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus
Production Companies
KAB, Recorded Picture Company, Bitters End, Kinetic Arts
Director
Neo Sora
Description
“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.
