Relive the Origins of Filmmaking in Japanese Sets

Michel Gondry, a filmmaker who has created numerous original visual works, from music videos for contemporary artists to feature films. The "Michel Gondry: Around the World" exhibition currently at MOT delves into the multifaceted charm of Gondry, who is both a globally active visual artist and an amateur film enthusiast, through two sections: "Home Movie Factory" and "Around the World in 19 Videos."

The first part features "Home Movie Factory," a workshop-style interactive exhibit where visitors can actually try their hand at creating original films set in back alleys, cafes, and trains. This exhibit, which has toured globally since its debut at New York's Deitch Projects in 2008, visiting Moscow, São Paulo, and Paris, marks its first appearance in Asia. Gondry's unique world, known for its quirky expressions like synchronized window views and bold use of stage machinery as a play-within-a-play, is recreated here using familiar Japanese settings.


The second part, "Around the World in 19 Videos," showcases a collection of masterpiece music videos filled with unique ideas in an installation format. From the legendary Daft Punk's "Around the World" to the poetic Björk's "Hyperballad," "Bachelorette," and "Human Behaviour," and the latest Metronomy track "Love Letters," visitors can enjoy 19 classic works, both old and new.

Also on display are romantic and whimsical art sets, props, and costumes actually used in films such as "Mood Indigo" and "The Science of Sleep," along with drawings for his latest film "Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?"


Furthermore, Michel Gondry is scheduled to visit Japan on Monday, November 3 (public holiday), for an artist talk and signing session. Explore the world of Gondry's playful visual magic in "Around the World in 19 Videos," and relive the origins of his filmmaking in "Home Movie Factory." Why not delve into the source of creativity of this avant-garde director, who continues to influence the next generation of creators, through these two Gondry worlds?

Artist Talk
Date | Monday, November 3
Time | Doors open 1:30 PM, Event starts 2:00 PM
Venue | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, B2F Auditorium
Capacity | 200 people (first-come, first-served)
*Numbered tickets will be distributed starting at 10:00 AM on the day of the event to those who present their exhibition ticket.
*Includes consecutive interpretation.

Signing Session
Date | Monday, November 3
Time | Scheduled to start at 3:30 PM
Venue | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, B2F Auditorium
Capacity | 50 people (first-come, first-served)
*For purchasers of any of the following items at the museum shop on the day: Gondry DVD, book, or exhibition tote bag.
*Numbered tickets for the signing session will be distributed to those who present both the receipt for the above purchase and the numbered ticket for the artist talk.

Screening with Q&A Session
Film | "Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?" (2013)
Date | Monday, November 3
Time | Doors open 4:30 PM, Event starts 5:00 PM
Venue | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, B2F Auditorium
Capacity | 200 people (first-come, first-served)
*Numbered tickets will be distributed starting at 10:00 AM on the day of the event to those who present their exhibition ticket.
*Includes consecutive interpretation.

"Michel Gondry: Around the World" Exhibition
Dates | September 27 (Sat) – January 4, 2015 (Sun)
Closed | Mondays (except Nov 3, Nov 24), Nov 4, Nov 25, Dec 28 – Jan 1, 2015
Hours | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Last admission 5:30 PM)
Venue | Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo (Exhibition Galleries 3F/1F Room B / Foyer)
Organizers | The Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture, Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo; Home Movie Factory Association
Admission | General ¥1,000, University Students & Seniors (65+) ¥800, Junior High/High School Students ¥600, Elementary School Students and younger Free
*"Home Movie Factory" is in the free admission area.
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