German director Wim Wenders tries to explore the Tokyo that was depicted in the films of Yasujiro Ozu and finds a very different city.
Cinematography
Wenders shoots pachinko parlors like sacred temples.
Direction
Herzog cameo complaining about TV is peak chaotic energy.
Editing
Seamless weaving of Ozu clips with modern Tokyo.
Director
Wim Wenders
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chris Marker appears uncredited because he literally wandered into frame while Wenders was shooting.
Wenders made this after Ozu's longtime actor Chishū Ryū agreed to meet, then died before filming—Ryū's interview became a memorial.
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