"Tarkovsky is for me the greatest, the one who invented a new language, true to the nature of film, as it captures life as a reflection, life as a dream." (Ingmar Bergman)
"For the fan, it’s an intensely moving experience. But even for the viewer without much knowledge of Sakamoto’s work, 'Opus' holds its own as the rare cinematic space for contemplation." (New York Times)