Name: Music Video Monsieur Magnetik "Dark Gloves"
Uploaded: 2024-11-12T14:03:16.327Z
Description: An homage to Shanghai’s 1930s French Concession and vibrant cabaret culture. This music video blends music, fashion, and dance with cinematic storytelling

MONSIEUR MAGNETIK "DARK GLOVES"

I almost ended up in jail making this film! At the time, the location we needed wasn't available anymore, and securing it required some... extra efforts. In the process, I overstayed my visa without realizing, but after paying a lengthy fine, I was back on track.

This was one of my first creative projects in China, and I had a blast doing it. The film is an homage to Shanghai’s 1930s French Concession, the local mob, and the vibrant cabaret culture that thrived at the time. It also reflects my personal experience in the city during the early 2000s.

Things have changed a lot since then. The abandoned location we shot in has become the famous cabaret "The Pearl," and Shanghai continues to evolve.

Hope you enjoy this little mix of fashion, music, and dance! Special shoutout to Julian Mei for the amazing choreography.

Vimeo Credits

MONSIEUR MAGNETIK

“Dark Gloves”

Label: GND Records

Executive Producers: Gaetan Hachez & Olivier Hero Dressen

Director & Concept: Olivier Hero Dressen

Technical Director: Gaetan Hachez

Stylist & Choreography: Julian Mei

Director of Photography: Stefano Fusi

Second Unit DoP: Gaetan Hachez