Tokyo Melody: A Film about Ryuichi Sakamoto (1985)

After the beautiful concert film "Opus", we commemorate the passing of beloved virtuoso Ryuichi Sakamoto again with the 4K restoration of the documentary "Tokyo Melody" from 1985, premiering that year at the Rotterdam Film Festival. Hot off the success of electro trio Yellow Magic Orchestra and the release of his iconic debut score, Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence, the maestro shares intimate access to these career-defining performances and recording sessions for the world to see. Inspired by the humming beat of 80’s metropolitan Tokyo, with Sakamoto’s transgressive style and defiant curiosity on full display, "Tokyo Melody" provides a rare look into the complex mind and artistry of one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th century.

Melkweg often hosts different types of programmes at the same time, such as concerts, club nights and films. Please note that there may occasionally be some noise pollution from other programmes during the screening.