Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus

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Poster for the film RYUICHI SAKAMOTO OPUS

Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus

A celebration of an artist’s life in the purest sense, Ryuichi Sakamoto | Opus is the definitive swan song of one of the world’s greatest musicians.

In late 2022, as a parting gift, Ryuichi Sakamoto mustered all of his energy to leave us with one final performance: a concert film featuring just him and his piano. Curated and sequenced by Sakamoto himself, the twenty pieces featured in the film wordlessly narrate his life through his wide-ranging oeuvre. The selection spans his entire career, from his pop-star period with Yellow Magic Orchestra and his magnificent scores for filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci to his meditative final album, 12.

Intimately filmed in a space he knew well, and surrounded by his most trusted collaborators—including his son, director Neo Sora—Sakamoto bares his soul through his exquisitely haunting melodies, knowing this was the last time he would be able to present his art.

"Opus is yet another priceless gift from a once-in-a-lifetime talent—and a reminder of what we’ve lost. Goodbye maestro—and thank you."
Andrew Trendell, NME
"For the fan, it’s an intensely moving experience. But even for the viewer without much knowledge of Sakamoto’s work, Opus holds its own as the rare cinematic space for contemplation."
Alissa Wilkinson, The New York Times


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