Synopsis
The music documentary film YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY features the world-renowned rock star and composer leading a global concert featuring today’s top musical artists.
In his directorial debut, YOSHIKI – leader of rock band X Japan – conceived the project during the recent period when artists could not connect with their fans. YOSHIKI has gathered an unprecedented collection of artists for a deeply emotional journey, including a heartbreaking interaction with the husband of a terminally ill fan and a celebration of voices joined from across international borders.
“Even in a world filled with conflict and uncertainty, I believe music can still bring us together,” says YOSHIKI. “UNDER THE SKY was created to remind us that connection is always possible.”
With powerful live performances by The Chainsmokers (USA), St. Vincent (USA), Sarah Brightman (England), Scorpions (Germany), HYDE (Japan), SUGIZO (Japan), SixTONES (Japan), Jane Zhang (China), Lindsey Stirling (USA), Nicole Scherzinger (USA), and more, YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKYdemonstrates the power of music and YOSHIKI’s message to the world that we can overcome any difficulties together.
YOSHIKI: UNDER THE SKY is available now in select territories:
- Amazon
- Markets: United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Germany, France, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Romania, Hungary, Czechia
- Apple TV
- Markets: United Kingdom, New Zealand, Germany, France, Italy, Canada
- Google Play
- Markets: United Kingdom, Canada
Release Details
Run Time: 91 Minutes
Rating: Not Rated
About YOSHIKI
YOSHIKI is Japan’s biggest rock star, the Japanese version of Prince meets David Bowie. Celebrated for his contributions to the worlds of music, fashion, film, and beyond. He’s a composer, classically trained pianist, rock drummer, and fashion designer who became the first and only Japanese artist to be honored with a hand and footprint ceremony at the Chinese Theatre in Hollywood since the tradition began in 1927.
In 2023, YOSHIKI’s directorial debut feature film YOSHIKI: Under the Sky premiered in New York, Tokyo, London, and Los Angeles, followed by showings in over 130 theaters in the U.S., Europe, and Japan.
His worldwide projects include a concerto dedicated to the tenth anniversary of the Emperor of Japan’s reign, the official theme song celebrating Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary, the official theme song for the World Expo, Hollywood film soundtracks, and the official theme song for the prestigious Golden Globe Awards. He was also the first Asian musician to perform at the world’s greatest music halls, selling out shows at Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena, and solo performances at Carnegie Hall. Additionally, his band X Japan has sold over 30 million albums and singles and sold out the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome a record-breaking 18 times. Variety chose YOSHIKI as the 2024 Honoree for International Achievement in Music. TIME named YOSHIKI to the 2025 Time100 most influential people in the world.
Website: https://www.yoshiki.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoshikiofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/yoshiki
About Magnolia Home Entertainment
Magnolia Home Entertainment is the home entertainment distribution arm of Magnolia Pictures, a leading theatrical independent film distributor for more than 20 years, and Wagner/Cuban Companies. Featuring more than 1,000 celebrated titles across film and TV, recent releases include the critically acclaimed and audience beloved THELMA, starring Academy AwardⓇ nominee June Squibb in her first leading role, the high-octane action thriller RED RIGHT HANDstarring Orlando Bloom and Golden GlobeⓇ nominee Andie MacDowell, MASTER GARDENER, starring three-time Academy Award nominee Sigourney Weaver and Golden Globe nominee Joel Edgerton; the Rotten TomatoesⓇ’ Certified Fresh documentary LITTLE RICHARD: I AM EVERYTHING; I LOVE MY DAD, the SXSW Film Festival ‘Audience Award’ and ‘Grand Jury Award’ winner; COLLECTIVE, the 2021 Academy Award nominee for Best Documentary Feature and International Feature Film; ONCE WERE BROTHERS: ROBBIE ROBERTSON AND THE BAND, executive produced by Academy Award winners Martin Scorsese, Brian Grazer and Ron Howard; 2018 Cannes Palme d’Or winner and Academy Award nominated SHOPLIFTERS; box office sensation and Academy Award nominated documentary, RBG; and Raoul Peck’s Academy Award nominated I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO, based on the unfinished manuscript by James Baldwin. Magnolia Home Entertainment was one of the earliest entrants in the digital marketplace and has firmly established itself as a leader in the streaming space with its dedicated streaming services, including Magnolia Selects, which highlights the finest in independent cinema and represents some of the very best in storytelling entertainment from the most renowned visual artists in the world today, alongside curated genre channels Monsters & Nightmares, Warriors & Gangsters, Crack Me Up and DOX. Magnolia Home Entertainment also offers a dedicated FAST channel, CINELIFEⓇ.
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Film Site: https://www.yoshikiundertheskyfilm.com/
Trailer: https://youtu.be/O4LRQSABQJY
Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @Magnoliapics
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