Tokyo-Ga

Synopsis

German director Wim Wenders travels to Tokyo to explore the world of one of his cinematic heroes, Japanese celebrated film director Yasujirō Ozu. Sequences of Wenders’ view of Japan alternate with encounters and conversations with the crew and cast members of Ozu’s films.

Directors' Biography

Born in 1945, Wim Wenders came to international prominence as one of the pioneers of the World Cinema during the 1970’s and is considered to be one of the most important figures in contemporary German film.