Every now and then, a music video becomes an important social comment. Ocean by electric duo, Else, and produced by production company, Frenzy, is an important social comment.
The cinematic short film explores the intricate connections between climate change and the plight of displaced communities through the eyes of a pair of brothers teetering on the brink between two worlds. The tale, a blend of grim realities and a fantastical context, unfolds against a backdrop of environmental decay and its effects on migration worldwide, through the extraordinary journey of two enigmatic brothers, half-human, half-aquatic, as they navigate a world besieged by pollution, grappling with the haunting echoes of a distant homeland lost to the ravages of environmental degradation.
The Story:
The eldest brother, Jamie, never quite got used to life on solid ground. Intense and impulsive, his recklessness has led him from one detention centre to the next. Meanwhile, his younger brother, Sully, scarcely remembers his origins and has made a place for himself among humans, maintaining an unwavering adoration for his older brother, the last vestige of his family and only anchor to their shared origins.
Their lives take a dramatic turn when Jamie, fleeing detention, bursts into Sully’s classroom, thrusting him into an unexpected odyssey of self-discovery. Amidst the turmoil of Jamie’s actions, and his longing to return to their oceanic home, Sully finds himself compelled to re-evaluate his own path in light of Jamie’s turbulent demeanour, as Jamie’s descent into madness and violent outbursts forge Sully’s resolve to assert his independence.
Arriving at the desolate shores of Dunkirk, a profound crossroads emerges. Jamie, consumed by desperation, seeks escape from the throngs of waterborne refugees, driven by a relentless yearning for solace. Conversely, Sully confronts the bleak reality of relinquishing hope, grappling with the weight of his decision. In a heart-wrenching moment of reckoning, the brothers part ways on the beach, each facing the tumultuous consequences of their own choosing.
“We are incredibly proud of this film, which reflects our team’s extensive dedication. It showcases Frenzy’s expertise bringing directors’ visions to life with genuine creative rigor, a unique identity, and collaborative synergy. This was particularly the case with Else, who generously allowed us complete creative freedom in terms of shaping the format and approach, treating it as a dedicated work of fiction – and the result is truly captivating,” commented Elsa Rakotoson, founder and executive producer, Frenzy Paris.
Credits:
Directors: Mohamed Chabane & Théo Jourdain
DoP: Adolpho Veloso
Production: Frenzy Paris
Executive Producer : Camille Richardeau
Line Producers: Charlène Richardeau & Sarah Delattre
Production Assistant : Axelle Badet
Casting Director: Claire Catterson
Location Scouts: Martin Benoist & Marie Ledoux
Location Manager : Téva Cellier
Runners: Louis Du Closel And Marie Houvenaghel
1st Assistant Director: Jean-Baptiste Moreau
2nd Assistant Director: Marianne Caillaud
1st Assistant Camera: Marine Roinsard
2nd Assistant Camera: Carmen Alessandrin
Editing: Stephanie Dumesnil & Danilo Abraham
Grading: Emiliano Serantoni
FX: Bend
Mix : Le Comptoir Du Son
