An in-depth look into the works of Japanese film composer Toru Takemitsu, who is recognized as one of the most important and groundbreaking composers in the history of Japanese music, and has been honored around the world for his contributions to the music of the Japanese cinema. This documentary takes you back stage to see the composer conducting the orchestra, using a variety of Japanese musical instruments. Enjoy insightful interviews with Takemitsu and many noted Japanese film directors, plus clips from many of the films that Takemitsu scored over his 40-year film career, including Woman in the Dunes, Empire of Passion, Black Rain, Under the Cherry Blossoms, and also director Akira Kurosawa's Ran. Takemitsu is a true poet of film music. The clip of Under the Cherry Blossoms is one of the most beautiful and impressionistic moments you will ever witness in a movie: a marriage of image and sound that is pure visual and musical poetry. DVD 59 min.
