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Tower of the Sun

Original title: Taiyô no tô
  • 2018
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Tower of the Sun (2018)
JapaneseDocumentary

Taro OKAMOTO became world-famous by designing the "Tower of the Sun" at the Expo '70 in Osaka. The ideas and problems that came with its creation, however, are intertwined with the evolution... Read allTaro OKAMOTO became world-famous by designing the "Tower of the Sun" at the Expo '70 in Osaka. The ideas and problems that came with its creation, however, are intertwined with the evolution of Japanese culture - from the Paleolithic up until modern times. In his documentary debu... Read allTaro OKAMOTO became world-famous by designing the "Tower of the Sun" at the Expo '70 in Osaka. The ideas and problems that came with its creation, however, are intertwined with the evolution of Japanese culture - from the Paleolithic up until modern times. In his documentary debut, director Kosai SEKINE takes us on a philosophical journey that transcends the visual li... Read all

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    • Kōsai Sekine
  • Stars
    • Taro Okamoto
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    • Director
      • Kōsai Sekine
    • Stars
      • Taro Okamoto
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      • 1 nomination total

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2018 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • 太陽の塔
    • Production companies
      • Parco Co. Ltd.
      • Spoon
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      • 1h 52m(112 min)
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