Tokyo-Ga
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United States, West Germany · 1985
1h 32m
Director Wim Wenders
Starring Yûharu Atsuta, Werner Herzog, Chishū Ryū, Chris Marker
Genre Documentary
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This documentary focuses on legendary Japanese filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu. Wenders interviews Ozu, his longtime collaborator Yuharu Atsuta, and one of his favorite actors Chishū Ryū. In addition to Ozu, Wenders also focuses on the tension between the traditional and modern aspects to Tokyo and Japanese culture.
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