Charlotte Cardin 'Take Me Back' by Vincent René-Lortie

Rob Ulitski - 10th June 2026
Vincent René-Lortie directs a breathtaking, dreamlike epic for Canadian-French singer Charlotte Cardin, exploring aspects of desire on a remote Mediterranean island.
The video for Take Me Back begins with Cardin unconscious, carried from the rocks of the island to a fortress-like building by the other inhabitants. From there, a mysterious narrative unfolds involving the intriguing activities of the inhabitants - including testosterone-fuelled wrestling - in this prison-like Paradise. And Charlotte is inexorably drawn to one boy.
Filmed on a remote island off the coast of Sicily, Quebecois filmmaker and Academy Award nominee René-Lortie creates memorable choreographed set-pieces, inspired by the language of continental cinema but also incorporating elements of performance. With its cinematic narrative and ambitious scope, it's a breathtaking achievement
Most importantly, the concept and setting maximises Charlotte Cardin's considerable screen charisma. Already in a big star in France and Canada - and named Billboard's Global Artist of 2025 - this paves the way for a striking new artistic chapter of her career.
Rob Ulitski - 10th June 2026
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Credits
Production/Creative
- Director
- Vincent René-Lortie
- Producer
- Sise Drummond
- Production Company
- denim
- Executive Producer
- Alexandre Auray
- Executive Producer
- Christian Tyler
- Executive Producer
- Caterina Colombo
- Production Manager
- Matteo Pani
Camera
- Director of Photography
- Alex Nour
- Focus Puller
- Niccolò Di Guida
- 2nd AC
- Elena Torelli
- Steadicam
- Hugo Coderre
Lighting/Grip
- Gaffer
- Gilberto Federici
- Key Grip
- Umberto Amato
Art
- Production designer
- Alessandro Bonaccorsi
Wardrobe
- Stylist
- Olivia Leblanc
- Hair
- Giuseppe Di Guglielmo
- Make-up
- Emanuela Caricato
Choreography
- Choreographer
- Amy Gardner
Casting
- Casting director
- Dancehypha
- Lead actor
- Judas Marin
Animation
- Animation Director
- Jordan Lavery
Editorial
- Editor
- Nic Houghton
- Editing company
- Arketype
Grading
- Colourist
- Simon Boisx
VFX
Rob Ulitski - 10th June 2026