Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto

Tribute to Ryuichi Sakamoto invites you on an unforgettable journey through the sonic landscapes of one of the most visionary composers of our time. Celebrated for his pioneering work in electronic music and his deeply humanist philosophy, Sakamoto crafted some of cinema’s most breathtaking soundtracks— from the haunting strings of *The Last Emperor* and *Little Buddha* with Bernardo Bertolucci, to the ethereal pulses of *Taboo*, *Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence* with Nagisa Oshima, the bold harmonies of *High Heels* by Pedro Almodóvar, the primal energy of *The Revenant* with Alejandro González Iñárritu, and the atmospheric layers in *Snake Eyes* for Brian De Palma. His legacy, spanning both classical and electronic realms, remains alive in every note he composed. The film captures the intimate recital *Hommage à Ryuichi Sakamoto*, performed with the composer’s authorized scores by virtuoso pianist Benyamin Nuss—an artist hailed by Japan’s leading figures such as Masashi Hamauzu, Nobuo Uematsu, Yasunori Mitsuda, and Yoko Kanno. Nuss brings the music to life with an interpretive depth that reflects Sakamoto’s own philosophical and musical intent, turning each piece into an immersive experience of minimalist beauty and vibrant color. Experience the powerful emotive tapestry that defined Sakamoto’s work, and discover the many facets of his genius as you witness his most cherished compositions reimagined for the stage and screen.