Bicycle Beyond Bubbles
a video documentary by bicycle, from Tokyo to Paris
Big cities attract people.
They are international hubs.
I have been attracted by Paris, Beijing and Tokyo so far.
I have lived there for the past 6 years.
It is fascinating how easily we can get along with what first seemed to be radically different environments. Often, they gather so much richness from all around the world, but at the price of melting and sanitizing themselves.
Cities overwhelmed by the same international brands. People watching the same movies, listening the same music, buying the same furniture for their house. Restaurants offering food from all around the world, or exporting the same food to all around the word... And what about creators having the same ideas?
Think Ikea, MTV, CNN, MacDonald's, Starbucks, Chanel, Gucci, Nike, Adidas, iPod, Levi's.
Think Internet, Google, Yahoo, Facebook, Myspace, MSN, Twitter.
Think NewYork, Paris, HongKong, Sydney, London, Singapore, Los Angeles.
These are the places I call bubbles.
Growing, sticking and merging together.
Building an invisible wall to the outside.
My journey: bicycle beyond bubbles.
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