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Tokyo-Ga poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.6 / 100
1985·Documentary·1h 32m

TOKYO-GA

German director Wim Wenders tries to explore the Tokyo that was depicted in the films of Yasujiro Ozu and finds a very different city.

Above the Line
Wim Wenders·DirectorWim Wenders·WriterEdward Lachman·Director of PhotographyLaurent Petitgand·Original Music ComposerJon Neuburger·Editor
Cast
Chishū Ryū·SelfYûharu Atsuta·SelfWerner Herzog·SelfChris Marker·Self (uncredited)
Full Crew
(13 credits)
Directing· 1
Wim Wenders·Director
Writing· 1
Wim Wenders·Writer
Camera· 1
Edward Lachman·Director of Photography
Editing· 3
Jon Neuburger·EditorSolveig Dommartin·EditorWim Wenders·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Laurent Petitgand·Original Music ComposerHartmut Eichgrün·Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Production· 4
Chris Sievernich·ProducerWim Wenders·ProducerUlla Zwicker·Production AssistantLilyan Sievernich·Production Assistant
Other Departments· 1
Shiguéhiko Hasumi·Thanks
By the Numbers
76.6
OF 100
Master Score
7.3
OF 10
IMDb
60%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Tokyo-Ga's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#222222
#888888
#CCCCCC
Mood
Observational, Documentary
Composition
Collage
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The image is a collage of five photographs arranged on a white background, with the title "TOKYO-GA" at the top left. The top left photo shows a dark street sce”

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Key Elements
Film CameraGolf ClubVending MachinesNeon SignsBamboo Trees
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Mixed
Design Score
7/10
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