Romance,Drama,Comedy
France,Germany,Japan
The first short film in Tokyo! is directed by Michel Gondry and is titled "Interior Design". It follows the story of a young couple who move to Tokyo, but struggle with the tiny apartment they are living in. They quickly come up with creative solutions to make the space feel more spacious, but their obsession with their living situation begins to take its toll on their relationship.
The second short film is by Leos Carax and is titled "Merde". It features an unsettling and bizarre creature who emerges from the sewers of Tokyo and begins to wreak havoc on the city. The creature speaks a strange language and has a disturbing appearance, causing chaos and fear amongst the locals. The film is a commentary on isolation and alienation in modern society.
The final short film is by Joon-ho Bong and is titled "Shaking Tokyo". It tells the story of a hikikomori, a young man who has shut himself off from the world for 10 years and only interacts with the outside world through the delivery of pizza. When he experiences love at first sight with a delivery person, he is inspired to venture out into the city and explore Tokyo for the first time. The film deals with the themes of loneliness and human connection.
Overall, Tokyo! is a unique and imaginative portrayal of one of the world's most fascinating cities, exploring its complexities and contradictions through the lenses of three different filmmakers.
