The speaker discusses their experience on a movie set in Japan, where they played the role of a French cartoonist trying to make it in Japan. They mention the importance of having a Japanese cast, particularly for the role of Minori, the main character. They also highlight the challenges of directing in English and having to learn lines in Japanese.
The speaker shares their experience of shooting in Tokyo, particularly in the streets and the metro, which they describe as iconic and efficient. They also mention the importance of respecting local customs and behaviors.
The speaker discusses the process of creating the movie, from the initial location hunt to the final shooting days. They mention the importance of understanding the character of Minori through the backgrounds in her room and the use of real drawings by Tim Fischer.
The speaker also discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a bike that is Japanese-sized and having someone behind them.
The speaker talks about the process of creating the movie, from the initial location hunt to the final shooting days. They mention the importance of understanding the character of Minori through the backgrounds in her room and the use of real drawings by Tim Fischer.
The speaker also discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a bike that is Japanese-sized and having someone behind them.
The speaker shares their experience of shooting in Tokyo, particularly in the streets and the metro, which they describe as iconic and efficient. They also mention the importance of respecting local customs and behaviors.
The speaker discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a bike that is Japanese-sized and having someone behind them.
The speaker shares their experience of shooting in Tokyo, particularly in the streets and the metro, which they describe as iconic and efficient. They also mention the importance of respecting local customs and behaviors.
The speaker discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a bike that is Japanese-sized and having someone behind them.
The speaker shares their experience of shooting in Tokyo, particularly in the streets and the metro, which they describe as iconic and efficient. They also mention the importance of respecting local customs and behaviors.
The speaker discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a bike that is Japanese-sized and having someone behind them.
The speaker shares their experience of shooting in Tokyo, particularly in the streets and the metro, which they describe as iconic and efficient. They also mention the importance of respecting local customs and behaviors.
The speaker discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a bike that is Japanese-sized and having someone behind them.
The speaker shares their experience of shooting in Tokyo, particularly in the streets and the metro, which they describe as iconic and efficient. They also mention the importance of respecting local customs and behaviors.
The speaker discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a bike that is Japanese-sized and having someone behind them.
The speaker shares their experience of shooting in Tokyo, particularly in the streets and the metro, which they describe as iconic and efficient. They also mention the importance of respecting local customs and behaviors.
The speaker discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a bike that is Japanese-sized and having someone behind them.
The speaker shares their experience of shooting in Tokyo, particularly in the streets and the metro, which they describe as iconic and efficient. They also mention the importance of respecting local customs and behaviors.
The speaker discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a bike that is Japanese-sized and having someone behind them.
The speaker shares their experience of shooting in Tokyo, particularly in the streets and the metro, which they describe as iconic and efficient. They also mention the importance of respecting local customs and behaviors.
The speaker discusses their experience of biking in Tokyo, which they describe as a huge satisfaction. They mention the difficulty of riding a
1. The project was initiated after two years of discussions about going to Japan.
2. The person who initiated the project was a fan of Japan and wanted to stay longer in the country.
3. The project involved a movie shoot, which was decided upon after arriving in Japan.
4. The location hunt began immediately after arrival, with the important sets being Minoris house and the Editor's location.
5. The project required a Japanese cast for the roles of Minori and her father, the Editor.
6. The first auditions were received as soon as they arrived in Tokyo.
7. The first time the dialogues of the script were heard was by the actors.
8. The director had to learn the lines in Japanese.
9. The Assemblage team, a French-Japanese team, was involved in the project.
10. The Izakaya scene was one of the first dialogued scenes shot.
11. The Japanese actors did not speak English.
12. The extras were given minimal directions.
13. The French song "Aux champs-élysées" was used in the movie.
14. The movie was shot in a gangsters movie setting with salarymen.
15. The set designer made the bedroom for Minori, which was initially empty.
16. The set was designed to understand who Minori was, with real drawings of Tim Fischer.
17. The director had to force the actors to say certain lines.
18. The actors had to ride a Japanese-sized bike with someone behind them.
19. The drawings between the actors symbolized their bond.
20. The director used Google street view for location hunting.
21. The director shot in the most dodgy area of Tokyo.
22. The director shot in the metro in Tokyo, which is super iconic and the best public transport.
23. The director was French and talked a lot about his experience in Japan.
24. The director was given the opportunity to talk with Inions Asano and Oono Kousuke, authors of "Good night Pun Pun" and "La voie du tablier".
25. The director had to learn and understand Japanese behaviors to become a professional Mangaka in Japan.
26. The director and his team had to capture the maximum of Tokyo images.
27. The director was more than just a tourist, he was participating in real life.
28. The director was living from inside, with real people.
29. The director had a channel named "Visiteur du futur".