directed by: Stephen Nomura Schible, year: 2017
actors: Ryuichi Sakamoto

Ryuichi Sakamoto: CODA is a cinematic portrait of composer-musician Ryuichi Sakamoto, directed by Stephen Nomura Schible. The film follows his creative process across film scores, pop, and experimental work, interweaving intimate studio sessions, live performances, and archival footage as he contemplates art, memory, and mortality. Against a lush, contemplative backdrop, Schible situates Sakamoto within a global cultural landscape, revealing how his music negotiates sound, politics, and personal resilience in a changing world.

Artist Portrait, Documentary, Music Documentary, Biography, Ryuichi Sakamoto