from TOKYO MOON | January 31 ON AIR: Director Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, "The Skin I Live In."

from TOKYO MOON｜January 31 ON AIR

The latest film from Spanish master Pedro Almodóvar, 'The Skin I Live In'

On Sunday nights, time spent with exquisite music flows gently, creating a blissful moment for adults. Delivering such rich moments is DJToshio Matsuura's radio program, 'TOKYO MOON'.──Each week, he presents wonderful music selected from around the world and topics that stimulate intellectual curiosity for adults, airing every Sunday from 7 PM on Inter FM 76.1MHz. Here, Toshio Matsuura himself delivers the program as it airs each week. So, what has he picked out this time?

Text by MATSUURA Toshio

In this program, we will deliberately aim for an utterly stylish approach.

For every embrace, love is born.
For every embrace, love is broken.
Yet, the memory of embraces gave me the future.

The ultimate hymn to life. Love alone regenerates life──.

From 'The Skin I Live In'

I had the chance to see the latest film from Spanish master Pedro Almodóvar, 'The Skin I Live In', prior to its release.

©Emilio Pereda&Paola Ardizzoni/El Deseo

This film, like his previous works, did not disappoint. A meticulously crafted story, the nuanced performances of its distinctive cast, and the simple yet creative visual expression, all unified by a soundtrack that achieves minimal yet maximum effect, presented us with diverse forms of 'love' while speaking deeply to our inner selves. Inspired by it, the music I've chosen has a cinematic and profound quality.

'Cool' means 'dark,' and 'deep' means 'incomprehensible'—

in a world where such absurd common sense prevails, in this program, we will deliberately aim for an utterly stylish approach. Please continue to look forward to 'TOKYO MOON'.

REVIEW｜TRACK LIST

01. Shigeru Umebayashi / Yumeji's Theme (Polystar)
02. Solveig Slettahjell / Precise Content (Universal)
03. Patrick Watson / Wooden Arms (Tearbridge Records)
04. Alberto Iglesias / Los Abrazos Rotos (EMI Spain)
05. Portico Quartet / Dawn Patrol (Rice Records)
06. Tuzé De Abreu / OrientaÇão (Ybrazil)
07. Mirah And Spectratone International / Ecdysis (7ep)
08. Brigitte Fontaine/ La Caravane (Virgin)
09. Astor Piazzolla / Street Tango (american crave / ewe)

REVIEW｜PICK UP TOPICS

'The Skin I Live In'

Release Date: February 6 (Saturday)
Shinjuku Piccadilly, TOHO Cinemas Roppongi Hills, and other theaters nationwide
Director & Screenplay: Pedro Almodóvar
Starring: Penélope Cruz
Distribution: Shochiku
PG-12

Story:
Harry (Luis Omar) works as a film director under the name Mateo and meets Lena (Penélope Cruz), a woman who dreams of becoming an actress. They fall in love at first sight, but Lena is already involved with Ernesto, a patron who controls her with his wealth and power. Through her encounter with Mateo, Lena awakens to love and discovers the joy of living as an actress. However, an excessive love leads to an incident that tears them apart.

Due to an incident caused by desire and betrayal, Harry loses the love of his life, his sight, and even his very existence. He seals away his past and lives a different life under a new name. When he is reunited with a man who holds the key to the mystery of the incident, Harry confronts love once more. By tracing love and piecing together fragments of affection, he uncovers the truth hidden behind the incident. What is this truth that shakes the soul──.

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from TOKYO MOON | January 31 ON AIR: Director Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, "The Skin I Live In."