Japan Sound Portrait

Nick discusses the film CODA with its subject Ryuichi Sakamoto and its Director Stephen Nomura Schible. ---------------------------------- 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 crises leads to a resounding new masterpiece. RYUICHI SAKAMOTO: CODA is an intimate portrait of both the artist and the man. CODA had its world premiere at the Venice Film Film Festival, Out of Competition, and is set for a worldwide theatrical release during 2018 - in the UK from June 29th.