"Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Legacy and Creative Collaboration"

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Source: The New York Times
"Ryuichi Sakamoto: A Musical Legacy and Creative Collaboration"
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"Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus" captures the final concert of influential Japanese musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, who performed alone in a studio, creating a deeply contemplative experience. The film, directed by his son Neo Sora, is a monochromatic meditation on mortality and legacy, as Sakamoto, who battled cancer, knew his days were numbered. The concert, meticulously designed in black and white, showcases 20 songs spanning his career, offering a poignant gift from a master musician to his audience.

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