| Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus | |
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| Directed by | Neo Sora |
| Starring | Ryuichi Sakamoto |
| Cinematography | Bill Kirstein |
| Edited by | Takuya Kawakami |
| Music by | Ryuichi Sakamoto |
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| Country | Japan |
| Box office | $645,949 [1] [2] |
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The film had its world premiere out of competition at the 80th Venice International Film Festival. [5] [6] It was later screened in other festivals, including the New York Film Festival, the BFI London Film Festival, and the Tokyo International Film Festival. [7] [8] [9]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 100% of 32 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.4/10.The website's consensus reads: "The beautifully filmed Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus is a powerful testament to the brilliant composer's legacy as well as a poignant valediction." [10]
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