![]() ![]() It stars David Bowie, Ryuichi Sakamoto, Takeshi Kitano and Jack Thompson Sakamoto also wrote the score and the vocal theme " Forbidden Colours", which features David Sylvian. ![]() The film is based on the experiences of Sir Laurens van der Post (portrayed by Tom Conti) as a prisoner of war in Japan during World War II, as depicted in his books The Seed and the Sower (1963) and The Night of the New Moon (1970). ![]() Lawrence ( Japanese: 戦場のメリークリスマス, Hepburn: Senjō no Merī Kurisumasu, 'Merry Christmas on the Battlefield'), also known in many European editions as Furyo ( 俘虜, Japanese for "prisoner of war"), is a 1983 war film co-written and directed by Nagisa Ōshima, co-written by Paul Mayersberg, and produced by Jeremy Thomas. Recommended – A1 Merry Christmas Mr.Merry Christmas, Mr. Thanks to our good friend Daniel Terndrup for letting us borrow his copy of this one!įurther Listening: Check out the bouncy dance version of the main theme that’s available only on the B-side of Sakamoto’s 12″ house EP We Love You. One YouTube commenter sums it up quite nicely, the song “sounds like… reminiscing about the time you’ve spent with each other, every single mistake and every single joyful occasion comes flooding into your head…” Featuring a mix of synthesizers, orchestra, and traditional Japanese instruments, the track captures the nostalgic beauty of Christmas time while also striking a perfect balance between joy and sadness. The unforgettable main theme, in particular, is a complete masterpiece and one of the greatest movie themes ever composed. Though the film received mixed reviews from critics, it has since become a cult classic, largely due to Sakamoto’s timeless score. Lawrence, would also feature Sakamoto’s first ever film score. In 1983, Yellow Magic Orchestra’s Ryuichi Sakamoto starred in his first film alongside David Bowie and legendary Japanese actor/director Takeshi Kitano aka “Beat Takeshi.” The film, Merry Christmas, Mr. ![]()
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