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Tokyo-Ga (1985)

7.0/10 1h 32m Apr 24, 1985
Documentary

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

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Movie Details

Original Title Tokyo-Ga
Original Language DE
Status Released
Popularity 0.8

Cast

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Yûharu Atsuta
Self
Popularity: 0.2
Werner Herzog
Werner Herzog
Self
Popularity: 0.7
Chishū Ryū
Chishū Ryū
Self
Popularity: 0.5
Chris Marker
Chris Marker
Self (uncredited)
Popularity: 0.3

Key Crew

Producer Chris Sievernich, Wim Wenders
Editor Jon Neuburger, Solveig Dommartin, Wim Wenders
Director Wim Wenders
Writer Wim Wenders

Production

Chris Sievernich Filmproduktion
Grey City
WDR
DE
Wim Wenders Productions
DE
Wim Wenders Stiftung
DE
Road Movies
DE

Videos & Trailers

TokyoGa - Official Trailer
TokyoGa - Official Trailer
Trailer

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Backdrops
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Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image
Backdrop Image

Reviews from TMDB

tmdb37548952 8/10
Aug 20, 2025

Wim Wenders is disappointed as he can’t find Ozu’s Japan in “modern” Tokyo. Hits hard as it’s now rare to find his version of Tokyo seen in most films from this era. Makes me want to buy a 50mm for my next trip

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Based on 92 votes

Details
Release Date April 24, 1985
Runtime 1h 32m
Language DE
Status Released
Popularity 0.8
Links
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