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Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto

Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto

1985 · 62 min · ★ 7.2 · Documentary, Music

Documentary about the eclectic Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto during the recording sessions for his 1984 album "Illustrated Musical Encyclopedia".

Directed by Elizabeth Lennard

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Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto

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