The fourth instalment of RIMOWA’s short-form series follows acclaimed video game auteur Hideo Kojima during performance capture work in Los Angeles, accompanied by a bespoke Classic case handcrafted at the historic Cologne factory.
In the latest instalment of its celebrated short-form video initiative, premium luxury luggage house RIMOWA returns to championing influential creative minds by turning its lens towards world-renowned video game auteur Hideo Kojima. Conceived to quietly follow cultural icons during pivotal moments across their ongoing artistic careers, the fourth episode of the series offers an intimate portrait of the Tokyo-based creator whilst working in Los Angeles on performance capture sequences for his upcoming interactive project, ‘OD – Knock’.
Widely regarded as a true auteur within the interactive entertainment industry and the father of the stealth genre, Hideo Kojima has spent over four decades building immersive universes that seamlessly blur the boundaries separating cinema, literature, and gaming. Having travelled extensively around the world throughout his storied career, Kojima approaches every journey with a renewed sense of purpose, maintaining that steady physical movement keeps his creative mind sharp whilst navigating complex artistic projects.
Directed by French-Moroccan filmmaker Otman Qrita, this fourth episode captures Kojima’s journey across California, capturing his active directing work inside the studio alongside quiet, reflective moments observing the sun-washed streets of Los Angeles from his car window. The short film explores the constant balance between the solitary nature of creating fictional characters and the highly collaborative environment required when directing live motion capture.
Describing his complex video game characters as direct extensions of himself, Kojima carries a physical piece of his imagination on his travels through a bespoke RIMOWA Classic case created specifically for the project. Meticulously handcrafted by expert artisans at the Maison’s historic manufacturing facility in Cologne, Germany, the custom case was engineered to safely house and display a sculpted ‘OD Knock’-inspired figurine. Crafted utilizing the brand’s signature anodised grooved aluminium, the bespoke case features discreet base studs that allow it to stand upright for display, along with polished accents, a TSA-approved lock, a personalized leather address tag, and the Classic collection’s iconic leather handle.
Since its founding in 1898 in Cologne, RIMOWA has consistently placed quality, craftsmanship, and functional innovation at its core. After introducing aviation-inspired aluminium into suitcase manufacturing during the 1920s and pioneering polycarbonate luggage in 2000, the historic brand joined LVMH in 2017 before expanding into daily mobility with the Never Still collection. For readers interested in the Maison’s vibrant design developments, explore our coverage on how RIMOWA makes a bold statement with orange and magenta colourways.
Through this ongoing portrait series, RIMOWA continues to encapsulate its enduring philosophy that genuine mastery represents a continuous journey defined by dedication, bravery, resilience, and creative innovation. By bridging his personal studio vision with international motion capture production in California, Hideo Kojima exemplifies the spirit of relentless creative exploration that continues to redefine modern culture.
