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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.

Top Cast

  • Chishū Ryū

    Chishū Ryū

    Self

  • Yûharu Atsuta

    Yûharu Atsuta

    Self

  • Werner Herzog

    Werner Herzog

    Self

  • Chris Marker

    Chris Marker

    Self (uncredited)

Overview

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

Rating

7.1 / 10
103 Reviews
1 Popular

1 Reviews

  • tmdb37548952
    tmdb37548952
    8 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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