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Tokyo-Ga

Year1985
Running time92 min
Directed byWim Wenders
Made inUnited States, Germany
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Tokyo-Ga is a 1985 documentary by Wim Wenders about Japanese filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu. Wenders explores Ozu’s filmmaking through interviews with his regular cinematographer, Yuharu Atsuta, and one of his favorite actors, Chishū Ryū. The film also shows contemporary Tokyo, including pachinko machines and displays of plastic food. Wenders describes the work as a film diary. Shot in spring 1983, it is an international co-production of the United States and West Germany. The film runs 92 minutes and includes German, Japanese, and English. Wenders is both its director and producer. For documentary viewers, the combination of conversations about Ozu’s films and scenes of Tokyo makes this an entry about both a filmmaker and the city around him. Its multilingual presentation and focus on Ozu are useful points for students and fans deciding whether it suits their interests.

Who it is for

Tokyo-Ga suits viewers interested in Yasujirō Ozu, filmmaking, and scenes of contemporary Tokyo. Its three listed languages may also appeal to students exploring multilingual documentary cinema.

What is good

  • Explores Yasujirō Ozu’s filmmaking
  • Includes interviews with Ozu’s collaborators
  • Shows scenes of contemporary Tokyo
  • Runs 92 minutes

What to know first

  • Includes German, Japanese, and English
  • Released in 1985

Verdict

Tokyo-Ga brings together discussion of Ozu’s filmmaking and images of Tokyo. Viewers interested in either subject can consider its 92-minute runtime and German, Japanese, and English language mix.

Details

Year
1985wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
92 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Wim Wenderswikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
United States, Germanywikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0090182wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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