Antony and the Johnsons - Everglade

Spying On Kate Moss:
Fashion Photographers Inez and Vinoodh Stake Out the Balmain Supermodel.
Artist: Antony and the Johnsons.
Album: The Crying Light.

When Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin signed on to shoot the fall/winter 2010/11 Balmain campaign starring Kate Moss, they did so as double agents. Without anyone knowing, the renowned fashion photographers set up four surveillance-style cameras to capture Moss's unbridled performance on set. The short film, titled Everglade, takes its name from the haunting Antony and the Johnsons song that serves as its soundtrack, and premieres on NOWNESS today. It marks the latest instance of the Dutch duo's intentionally blurring the boundaries of reality. "Surrealism is always there in our work, whether it's in camera or through computer manipulation," says Van Lamsweerde. "We've had the idea for this video for some time. We are fascinated with the different realities going on in one shoot and so the music, the animation, Kate's movements and the camera angle represent these layers of perception." With animated illustrations by artist Jo Ratcliffe (in collaboration with Bouwine Pool for Sherbet), the film not only captures Moss in action, but also aims to represent a fantasy inner world. "We talked to [Ratcliffe] about it being half horror and half Disney," Van Lamsweerde says, and what evolved is an idiosyncratic take on the behind-the-scenes genre. "It ranges from a sinewy heavy metal feel to a much cuter place," she sums up.

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Film & Animation

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[punky88]

anthony + kate = arte

[jovannakk]

what an absolutely breathtaking video!!! thank you so much for sharing!!!

[satellitestudioitaly]

Yes is Kate, yes is Antony, well well, but here's how to take a boring scene and make it magic.

[PaintermacciF1]

Omg, Acid Trip taking her body. So adorable, so freaking, so... I dont know

[TheMargotq]

so soft...

[Andreandsuxxx]

kate moss, sua linda

[likervo]

énorme,je te la dédicace O'Malley.splendide.♥

[adri1430]

@thestick52 Stunning video! Everything involved in it, from the music and the animation to the style icon posing, is perfect. I loved it! Thanks for sharing dear friend! :-)

[thestick52]

Not only is Kate Moss gorgeous as always but everything that goes with this footage's so posh... How about the stunning Everglade's by Antony & the Johnsons too! Thanks for sharing. Best wishes from São Paulo, Brazil.

[ANGEL93384]

lindoooooooooooooooo...