TONY TAKITANI (2004)
A film by Jun Ichikawa
An award-winning and unprecedented film adaptation of the work of
internationally-acclaimed author, Haruki Murakami, director Jun
Ichikawa brings to the screen Murakami’s emotive tale of solitude
and obsession accompanied by a haunting original soundtrack from
Academy Award-winning composer and musician, Ryuichi
Sakamoto. Starring Issey Ogata (The Sun) and Rie Miyazawa,
this unique film is one of the finest adaptations of the work of a
major writer ever brought to the screen.
Tony Takitani had a solitary childhood. Used to being self-sufficient,
Tony seems to find emotions illogical and immature; until he meets
and becomes fascinated by Eiko, a woman who in turn is fascinated
by high end fashion. Eventually Tony marries Eiko, and his life
changes. He feels vibrantly alive and for the first time he
understands, and fears, loneliness. But Eiko’s obsession with
designer clothes begins to worry Tony. When he asks her to
economize, the consequences are tragic.
“something approaching
Philip French, THE OBSERVER
perfection”
“a pearl” 4 STARS
Nigel Andrews THE FINANCIAL TIMES
“a film that's as near as dammit
Tony Rayns, SIGHT & SOUND
perfect”
“pure Murakami… one
of the finest literary adaptations ever to have
graced the screen.”
CHANNEL FOUR FILM
WINNER OF THE SPECIAL JURY PRIZE, WINNER OF THE YOUTH JURY PRIZE
Locarno Film Festival 2004
OFFICIAL SELECTION - IN COMPETITION - Sundance Film Festival 2005
Bonus Features:
• Documentary film “The Making of Tony Takitani” (50’)
• Stills gallery
• Trailer
Certificate: U
Running Time: 75 minutes
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audio: Dolby Stereo
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Genre: Drama
Region: 2
Cat. No: AXM552
Barcode: 5060126870012