Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence [1983] Official Trailer

During W.W. II, a British colonel tries to bridge the cultural divides between a British P.O.W. and the Japanese camp commander in order to avoid blood-shed.
Starring: David Bowie, Tom Conti, Ryuichi Sakamoto
Directed by: Nagisa Ôshima
Produced by: Jeremy Thomas
Twitter: @recordedpicture

[@m.g.n4898]

Rest in peace Maestro Sakamoto who passed away March 28, 2023. He lost his battle with Cancer but his music will live on forever.

[@rubenmennink01]

R.i.p

[@Coneman3]

Few people leave a legacy which enriches the lives of many.

[@09a003]

RIP sakamoto ryuichi 1952-2023

[@IgneousRockstar117]

Rest in peace Ryuichi Sakamoto

[@jlau04]

A legend who will never be forgotten. Such a great composer

[@timberman2004]

This film and music has been in my life for nearly 40 years. It has been a quiet emotional and spiritual support in dark times. Such outstanding talents combining stunningly in a very moving and deeply evocative story. We lost Davis Bowie, and now Ryuichi Sakamoto. Blessings and rest in peace to both.. thank you so so much.

[@deadvodka]

Well said! May they rest in peace and be praise for giving us this masterpiece.

[@funwithFred]

Me, too.......I never forgot it.

[@ImaginarySkyfriend]

RIP, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Thank you for your music and your acting. You will be missed.

[@taranvainas]

I'm still crying when I listen to this music and it comes to my mind how this movie affected me. A fundamental film, not for weak hearts.

[@MultiSpazzo]

My Gramdpa had a pacemaker and loved this film so...

[@joanprinaris9939]

One of my top 5 movies! Many people don't even get this film.

[@deadvodka]

It is time to remember it once again.

[@taranvainas]

@@deadvodka Yes...

[@karlhaber1904]

This movie is always had a special place in my heart since I watched it at 17. David Bowie was an insanely talented and creative man. I think him and Ryuichi Sakamoto played off each other wonderfully. This will always be one of my favorite movies.

[@melodefidler2084]

IVE ALWAYS ADMIRED JAPANESE CULTURE AND THE PEOPLE. THIS MOVIE WAS VERY WELL MADE AND THE IDEA OF CULTURE CLASH IS MORE THAN REALISTIC. I DIDNT KNOW ANY OF THIS BEFORE. UNLESS YOU WERE IN THE PRISONERS SHOES NO ONE ELSE KNEWEITHER.

[@BitRench]

@@melodefidler2084 Why are you shouting?

[@johnnymcnoodle27]

RIP Ryuichi , thank you for the incredible music.

[@melodefidler2084]

THIS MOVIE WAS MADE 39 YEARS AGO, BUT IT STILL HAS THE SAME EMOTIONAL ELEMENTS . ALL THESE YEARS LATER THE MUSIC REVERBETATES THROUGH YOU. AMAZING MOVIE

[@killinnlivinitop8829]

How old are you now?

[@Mirzeli13]

I turned 40 in January. I am a huge BTS fan (Army), and it was through Yoongi a.k.a Suga of BTS that I learned anout Ryuichi Sakamoto! Now I am curious to know what this movie is about. 😢

[@lil_applejuice3456]

I just recalled this movie.....my brother always told we must see it and when it aired we were glued to the screen and it became a memorable movie both me and my late brother shared.

[@banninghamma]

RIP Sakamoto Ryuichi 😢

[@timpike5834]

This is my favorite movie score….. it’s so hauntingly beautiful…. I could listen to it endlessly

[@sungchia280]

Still rips my heart to pieces after 38 yrs

[@leonreiner8267]

Thank you very much and rest in Peace Ryuichi Sakamoto San. Your musics have healed my soul.

[@tacos5631]

Huh. I came across the song in high school, immediately fell in love with it. Always thought it was just some obscure song dedicated to a beloved music teacher or something. Never realized it was a movie.

[@TerryJonesPrinterRepairs]

Merry Christmas Mr Sakamoto and may you rest in peace, your contribution to humanity will live forever.

[@Bruce-1956]

A film witch made a great impression on me. RIP David RIP Ryuichi.

[@el_chino778]

Always recognized the song but didn’t know about the movie. RIP Ryuichi

[@mariamoooooo]

Rest in peace Ryuichi Sakamoto 💔

[@somedrunkbloke5469]

Really a sad time to Lose great actors and a great composer like Ryuichi Sakamoto we first lost David Bowie now him , his scores on Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence and Last Emperor was an important part of my younger years especially with David Sylvian in Forbidden Colours, which is a song that i never grew tired of and always found it soothing but the best we can do is admire this masterpiece of a film and its music. Thank you for your passionate work Ryuichi Sakamoto-san

[@elizabradley4797]

Film is a masterpiece. You will cry. Not so long after WWII. barely 38 years. Japan never spoke about the war. Lived there 10 years. Half nations men dead ~ more ~ children ~ how primitive are we still.~ look at Syria ~ look at Lebanon ~ millions of lives lost ~ even the words in the song of "Forbiden Colors". ~ still happening ~ Nothing learned. ⚰️🗡️😭 ~

[@phreak761]

People can't change, we are doomed to repeat history forever, until we wipe ourselves into extinction. A fitting end to an imperfect species.

[@Leon_der_Luftige]

RIP Mr. Sakamoto

[@vedalia3402]

For many years, I would watch this movie... His music was haunting and beautiful! Thank you for everything Ryuichi... May you R.I.P... You will be very missed 💚🙏💐

[@timkebienda1809]

I’ve seen him play in São Paulo. It was a pleasure.

[@deannedychinco297]

I’m crying watching this trailer 😭

[@lisa7097]

masterpiece, the most beautiful soundtrack I've ever heard Takeshi Kitano fantastic

[@morganalabeille5004]

A scathing criticism by a director of his own country’s history and culture. Not many people are willing do that. Especially in a country like Japan where the education system actively ignores atrocities and war crimes.

[@Kyojinnyomiuri]

(´･ω･｀)

[@thedivineedgar3029]

sounds like the country i live in.

[@Nxtlvlfreq100]

That melody is very touching and moving for whatever reason. It has a sad feel about it but also beautiful. I never heard of the movie.

[@richardgodber8369]

Yes The Germans acknowledged their past ., The Japanese have national amnesia

[@RetningNord]

Yes, because the West certainly has made up for its crimes, Dresden, Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Vietnam, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan ++++ to name a few. Mankind will never move one inch forward as longs as it doesn’t move past hypocrisy and unprincipled moral judgement. And as we can observe it doesn’t.

[@Dokurider]

"They were all honorable men, but oh what deeds could be done in the name of honor."

[@shaunclubberlang2887]

gave me chills

[@Klistas0417]

Merry Christmas Mr.Sakamoto

[@videomaxx9]

RIP Ryuchi Sakamoto

[@SavingTheUndesireables]

Ryuichi Sakamoto & David Sylvian made the best soundtrack ever

[@coralyalacki8502]

Merry Christmas Mr. lawance love it seem this movie back in 1980

[@ANIBALATEHORTUA]

RIP Captain Yonoi

[@veroniquegraus1994]

I had all his music, I have to search for it. Even a raindrop was Beautiful. And this was the ultimate perfect song! 😢 R.I.P Sakamoto San 🕊🫶

[@jemmahiraani5222]

R. I. P. Mr. Sakamoto

[@louiselkovenjunping7547]

The best movies ever❤️❤️ The BGM also make me wanna cried 💔

[@dutawe]

Safe travels, maestro Sakamoto

[@DJR-NZ]

This movie was/is misunderstood by too many. The ethereal quality of the music mirrors the depth and complexity of the movie.

[@dsafinado]

RIP sakamoto san.

[@loveyourself9017]

I've heard people mention this music piece but didn't know it was a movie as well .. ironically they all sound familiar coz i always come across Ryuichi Sakamoto playlists on KZbin .. Rip Sakamoto san

[@MrXuanzong]

Legendary BGM

[@aidavyasa23]

Both are my fav person

[@rafaelsanchezsanchez769]

En tiempos de guerra y de tribulaciones, nuestros corazones son puesto a prueba, perdon, compasión hacia nuestros enemigos...Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence

[@chrisboston]

I first saw this movie Christmas week of 2021 and it is showing again overnight on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) channel 12.19.22

[@UmidHasanov]

Rest in peace, Sakamoto and Bowie, and all the others who came to pass and colour the world of humanity😢

[@davidbarderas3386]

Una gran película y una fantástica banda sonora.

[@edgarramirez6237]

Me encanta ese tema 😃 de fondo

[@yabuharunoka6845]

perfect japan song

[@moaswrld]

rest in peace sakamoto 🖤

[@andreaparodi8416]

Ryuicky Sakamoto famous for the music of "The Last Emperor".

[@lurdesrebollo5621]

Ciertamente una gran película... Siendo adolescente la ví, me impacto, recuerdo que no duró mucho en cartelera, en la cd. dónde vivía, claro no era una película comercial ... Grande la actuación de todos los actores 👍 fan declarada de David Bowie 👏

[@rhd6481]

RIP Mister Sakomoto

[@michelecampanelli5419]

Forever young 🔥

[@krisscanlon4051]

I feek this is Bowies David Lean/Attenborough phase. Great work and score

[@HughWhitledge]

You have to watch the film within the context of Laurens van Der Post's book, "The Seed and the Sower" to fully understand the motion picture.

[@miknelak]

Sayonara, Sakamoto-san, arigatou.

[@EzekielEshechiel]

This is what I dream a dream is about. And all the more she is

[@bunnymomo4133]

R.I.P...

[@real_gadboa]

damn good still :)

[@angelarusso6837]

RIP 🙏

[@elonyao3894]

He's gone. RIP

[@timpike5834]

David Sylvan brought me here

[@asuraaadaaa7838]

rip sakamoto

[@user-le4hl2nx6u]

When he was 36years old.

[@drglke268]

RIP

[@rgwebb5165]

Forbidden Colors, the title theme song is the most enduring aspect of this film. The movie was good. David Bowie played his role well.

[@nichderjeniche]

I have the feeling Rob Hubbard has seen this movie. :)

[@an0n-1o1]

I, uh... got here because sgt frog referenced this in one of the Xmas episodes...

[@popvultureinc5007]

Back when trailers were pretty much the whole damn movie.

[@johnd6535]

This was in road runner the Anthony Bourdain documentary

[@Nxtlvlfreq100]

I 1st heard it after seeing “Road Runner” just last night. Now my ringtone. 📱

[@VietVuHunzter]

I know about Mr Sakamoto, the OST but never watch the movie. I will.

[@M0r9h3us]

What in the name of, Satan's portions? The entire movie condensed into 3:13 minutes! They don't make adverts like that anymore. Thank fook!

[@marckdan2508]

Based on a novel by Sir Laurence van der Post? The South African novelist???

[@ripclcze8845]

🗡️

[@fizzaahmad9407]

Who's here after namjoon's story??

[@nenitachavez9515]

me

[@sakurakou2009]

can you explain what story ???

[@fizzaahmad9407]

@@sakurakou2009 He posted this song on his recent story.

[@carlosclemente7538]

don´t sell what you have

[@gamerhistorian7843]

とてもかわいいアニメ

[@user-mw2hv7rf3m]

アニメとは草

[@raihanshrk1955]

​@@user-mw2hv7rf3m gross not grass

[@ytuser_3122]

0:51 that is the worst fake kicking I’ve ever seen

[@arthurwang9356]

So what?

[@Nxtlvlfreq100]

Now my ring tone.📱

[@marmaladethewindflower]

Is is just me or the lead actually looks like Chris Martin

[@Invisiblewiz]

You seriously don’t know who David Bowie is????

[@LordRollo]

A film so awesome you can't spoil... bowie could have tried a little harder with the aussie accent ...what's done is done...let disney redo this movie...so I won't cry...disney has taken my soul...I'm all out of electric 😊 trucks to give...merry christmas ... and to disney happy holidays you bunch of Einstein Island wanna be's.

[@eternalelysium4944]

114514

[@Luiz-sv2ij]

Je taime Moma Ana Júlia Cabral

[@user-xh1ke4dz1q]

食雪汉

[@tonyrome5075]

YOU NIP BASTASRDS AAAARRRGGHH!!!

[@tennojijuza]

It's just a movie.

[@trading4waves]

RIP Mr. Sakamoto

[@veronicapattinson2748]

R.I.P Ryuichi Sakamoto