"The Knife in Me" by Yves Jarvis, directed by Derek Branscombe.
Yves Jarvis delivers a surreal culinary odyssey in his latest music video, “The Knife in Me,” a unique yet compelling exploration of betrayal set against the backdrop of a bustling sushi restaurant.
Transforming a high-intensity kitchen into a visually captivating stage, the video reflects Jarvis’s innovative approach to storytelling. The narrative escalates as a kitchen mishap leads to Jarvis’s character being stabbed, followed by a series of dreamlike sequences where an octopus seemingly revives him, adding a layer of absurdity and intrigue.
The video's aesthetic draws inspiration from surrealist cinema, offering a portrayal of a chef's journey through chaos, injury, and a bizarre form of salvation. The use of dynamic camera movements, enabled by a robotic arm, and sharp visual effects enhances the dreamlike atmosphere, while Jarvis maintains a commanding presence amidst the unfolding pandemonium.
Yves Jarvis continues to push creative boundaries, delivering a music video that invites viewers to navigate the thin line between the familiar and the fantastical.
CREDITS:
Director: Derek Branscombe
Production Company: L’eloi
Executive Producer: Sebastien Hotte
Producer: Adriane Wasserman
Production Coordinator: Margaux Arnal
Cinematographer: Harley Francis
1st AC: Andrew Lee
Grip: Antoine Glasson
Grip: Zachary Grenier
Robot Operator: Guillaume Shea Blais
Assistant Robot Op: Sebastien Delporte
Production Designer: JF Clement
Props: Christophe Lavigne (Krysto)
Build: Mathieu Gaudreau (Bo gosse)
Assistant: Pierrot (trop Chaud)
Food Stylist: Claude Pinson
Camera: CineGround
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