Documentary
Tokyo-Ga
User Score100 votes
71%7.1/10
Release1985→
Runtime1H 32M
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
Synopsis
German director Wim Wenders tries to explore the Tokyo that was depicted in the films of Yasujiro Ozu and finds a very different city.
Principal Cast4
Full Cast & Crew (17)
Media20
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Director
Wim Wenders
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Certification
NRKeywords
tokyo, japanjapanese stereotypecity lifejapanese new waveinner city lifeobservational documentaryjapanese traditionjapanese culturedaily life
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Reviews1
tmdb375489528/10
Wim Wenders is disappointed as he can’t find Ozu’s Japan in “modern” Tokyo. Hits hard as it’s now rare to find his version of Tokyo seen in most films from this era. Makes me want to buy a 50mm for my next trip
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Countries:GermanyUnited States of America
Production:Chris Sievernich FilmproduktionGrey CityWDRWim Wenders ProductionsWim Wenders StiftungRoad Movies