Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu (1994)

Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu (1994) poster

Inspired to write music after hearing the French song "Parlez-Moi d'Amour" during World War II, film composer Toru Takemitsu enjoyed a rich career working with many of Japanese cinema's greatest directors. Rarely interviewed filmmakers such as Hiroshi Teshigahara (Woman in the Dunes) and Masaki Kobayashi (Kaidan) expound on the varied sonic palettes Takemitsu left upon their works.

Director: Charlotte Zwerin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 58 min
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Language: 日本語, English
Original Language: en

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What is Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu about?
Inspired to write music after hearing the French song "Parlez-Moi d'Amour" during World War II, film composer Toru Takemitsu enjoyed a rich career working with many of Japanese cinema's greatest directors. Rarely interviewed filmmakers such as Hiroshi Teshigahara (Woman in the Dunes) and Masaki Kobayashi (Kaidan) expound on the varied sonic palettes Takemitsu left upon their works.
Who directed Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu?
Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu was directed by Charlotte Zwerin.
How long is Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu?
Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu has a runtime of 58m (58 minutes).
What genre is Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu?
Music for the Movies: Toru Takemitsu is a Documentary film.