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Mentrix 'Nature' by Gilles Esteve

Rob Ulitski - 9th Mar 2020

Mentrix longs to find her own connection with the natural world in Gilles Esteve's transcendent video for Nature, his second video for the Paris-based Iranian artist. 

Following the brilliant visual for Walk released last month - which saw Esteve shoot the first international music video in Iran for four decades - this video takes us to Kavir-e-Lut in Eastern Iran, to explore the idea of liberation through dance. Featuring a cast of female dancers from Tehran, the edgy fashion and sharp styling give the concept a very modern, even timeless perspective. 

DoP Quentin De Lamarzelle utilises breathtaking high-angle shots of the landscape to emphasise the scale of the desert, known to be one of the hottest places on Earth. This is contrasted by a haunting studio setup, in which a masked figure stands in a cold and sterile space, feeling almost claustrophobic in comparison. 

This celebration of life in an almost lifeless setting is enhanced by subtle special effects to create an even more vivid experience. Great work from the European and Iranian creative team. 

Rob Ulitski - 9th Mar 2020

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Gilles Esteve
Producer
Antoine Chain
Production Company
Undercover.works
Executive Producer
Mentrix

Camera

Director of Photography
Quentin De Lamarzelle

Wardrobe

Wardrobe
Danielle Van Camp
Hair
Yazoue
Make-up
Kathy Le Sant

Editorial

Editor
Alexa Marie-Jeanee

Grading

Colourist
Kenji Firch

VFX

Post production company
Mcmurphy

Rob Ulitski - 9th Mar 2020

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