Private Project

GAIJIN

A celestial voice watching over Tokyo, weaves together seven stories of gaijin searching for themselves. With philosophical detachment and a touch of the surreal, he reflects on the unseen, breathing life into a city of solitude and fragmented identities.

  • MICHELE MOTZO
    Director
  • CATERINA CONTINENZA
    Producer
  • KOHEY TOGO
    Key Cast
  • NGUYÊN THIÉN ÂN
    Key Cast
  • FEDERICA MASIA
    Key Cast
  • KOJIRO YORIMOTO
    Key Cast
  • MICHELA MUGNAI
    Key Cast
  • UMIDA HALILOVA
    Key Cast
  • RUI MASAKI
    Key Cast
  • SOFIA KEI
    Key Cast
  • MARK PARTI
    Key Cast
  • MICHELE MOTZO
    SOUNDTRACK
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short
  • Genres:
    anthology, experimental, narrative, DOCUMENTARY
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes 40 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    February 15, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    2,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Japan
  • Language:
    English, Japanese
  • Shooting Format:
    digital 35mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    3:2
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - MICHELE MOTZO

Michele Motzo is a visual storyteller based in Milan. After earning a degree in Philosophy, he delved into visual narration through video editing, collaborating for over a decade with prestigious fashion brands. At the same time, he developed a personal vision reflected in his production with a simple, surreal style.

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