‘Opus’ Captures Ryuichi Sakamoto’s Final Performance in Haunting Detail

Directed by his son Neo Sora, the film offers an intimate look at the composer's last artistic expression before his passing.

Ryuichi Sakamoto's final concert film, 'Opus,' directed by his son Neo Sora, captures the essence of the late composer's multifaceted career.
'Opus' premiered at the Venice and New York Film Festivals and is now opening in U.S. theaters, offering a haunting and intimate portrayal of Sakamoto's last performance.
The film showcases Sakamoto's experimental spirit, featuring a blend of solo piano and ambient soundscapes, alongside his reflections on mortality and the nature of sound.
Neo Sora approached the filming of 'Opus' as both a filmmaker and a son, employing a mix of documentary and fictional filmmaking techniques to immortalize his father's final artistic gift.
The concert spans from night to day and back to night, recorded in crisp black and white, emphasizing the passage of time and the physicality of Sakamoto's performance.