RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: CODA

“One of the great documentaries about the creative process.” Robbie Collin, The Telegraph

“A deep dive into the artistry of an original thinker.” David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter

“The film serves as a stirringly poetic meditation on the pursuit of creation in the face of mortality.” Michael Rechtshaffen, LA Times

One of the most important artists of our era, Ryuichi Sakamoto has had a prolific career spanning over four decades, from techno-pop stardom to Oscar-winning film composer. The evolution of his music has coincided with his life journeys. Following Fukushima, Sakamoto became an iconic figure in Japan’s social movement against nuclear power. As Sakamoto returns to music following cancer, his haunting awareness of life crisis leads to a resounding new masterpiece. Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda is an intimate portrait of both the artist and the man.

Opening August 10 at the Globe Cinema. Screening times vary by day. Please visit http://globecinema.ca or more information.

Directed by Stephen Nomura Schible.

Presented by Northern Banner & MUBI.