Instruments of a Beating Heart (2024)

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First graders in a Tokyo public elementary school are presented with a challenge for the final semester: performing "Ode to Joy" at the ceremony for the new incoming first graders. Ayame, who often struggles to keep up with the group, is determined to play a major part — the big drum.

Director: Ema Ryan Yamazaki
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 23 min
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Music: Päivi Takala
Editing: Mizuki Toriya
Production: Cineric Creative, NHK, The New York Times
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Instruments of a Beating Heart about?
First graders in a Tokyo public elementary school are presented with a challenge for the final semester: performing "Ode to Joy" at the ceremony for the new incoming first graders. Ayame, who often struggles to keep up with the group, is determined to play a major part — the big drum.
Who directed Instruments of a Beating Heart?
Instruments of a Beating Heart was directed by Ema Ryan Yamazaki.
How long is Instruments of a Beating Heart?
Instruments of a Beating Heart has a runtime of 23m (23 minutes).
What genre is Instruments of a Beating Heart?
Instruments of a Beating Heart is a Documentary, Music film.
Where was Instruments of a Beating Heart produced?
Instruments of a Beating Heart was produced in Japan.