The speaker recounts the journey of a movie project set in Japan, which they initially discussed for two years. After a trip to Japan, they decided to turn their love for the country into a film project. The film revolves around a French cartoonist, Adriens, who moves to Japan to make it big. The speaker, who is also involved in the project, shares their experience of working with a Japanese cast, directing in English, and learning Japanese dialogues. They also discuss the challenges of shooting in public places and the importance of understanding Japanese behaviors to become a professional Mangaka in Japan. The speaker expresses their satisfaction with the filming process, describing it as a continuous shooting experience and a journey of living the movie. They also highlight the importance of collaboration with locals and the satisfaction of participating in real life, rather than just being a tourist.
1. The project was initiated after two years of discussions about it. The person who initiated the project was a fan of Japan and wanted to stay longer in the country.
2. The project was a movie shoot, and the location hunt began as soon as they arrived in Japan. The important sets were Minoris house and the Editor's office.
3. The project required a Japanese cast, particularly for the roles of Minori, her father, and the Editor. The casting took place in Tokyo.
4. The dialogues of the script were heard for the first time in Japanese, played by Japanese actors. The dialogues were shot in the Izakaya scene, one of the first dialogued scenes.
5. The director's role was to direct in English, and someone who reads in Japanese was needed to understand the intentions given to them.
6. The movie was shot in the most dodgy area of Tokyo, where people were partying hard. The shootings in the streets were a challenge, but the experience was considered a success.
7. The metro in Tokyo was shot as it is super iconic and the best public transport. The movie was a way to honor the Japanese subway that is very efficient.
8. The movie was about a French passionate cartoonist trying to make it in Japan. The French character was portrayed as being rude without even noticing it, which was a funny aspect of the movie.
9. The movie was shot in a way that it felt like a continuous shooting. The group of French guys was more than just tourists, they were participating in real life.
10. The movie was about living from inside, with real people. The experience was more than just taking pictures.