Domhnall Gleeson Stars in Hozier’s Latest Music Video ‘De Selby (Part 2)'
In a multiverse of Irish talent, Domhnall Gleeson stars in Hozier’s latest music video for the single 'De Selby (Part 2)', following the release of his new album 'Unreal Unearth'. The video was directed by Wolf James, with her long time collaborator, Wash’s senior colourist Chris Bell tying it all together with a striking grade.
Director Wolf James says, “The brief for this grade was complex - much like the video itself – a darkly humorous homage to Flann O'Brien's concocted philosopher, De Selby - concepted by Domhnall Gleeson, Andrew Hozier Byrne and myself over numerous creative calls.
"We joined forces with the supremely talented DOP Albert Hooi and our fantastic crew, embarking on a wild journey into the Wicklow mountains – a stretch of desolation I have wandered extensively having lived up there in a cabin over lockdown.
"Al’s lens captured the world in its full verdant spectrum, yet, the richness of colour dulled the estrangement from reality we sought to provoke within Flann's introspective labyrinth.
"I wanted to find an unexpected way to show the remarkable character Domhnall has created in this video. Taking colour away, we meet 'Flann' a beat before the audience recognises their beloved actor.
"For the look we needed something subtle enough to make the viewer feel off kilter, but not know quite why. We also wanted to link the grade with brilliant editor John Cutler’s use of pathetic fallacy - the skies falling dark when Flann’s decision making turns diabolical."
Colourist Chris Bell adds, “When we first spoke about the grade we knew it was going to be in black and white and one of the artists had thrown some beautiful old tintype photos into the mix.
"Wolf James and I looked through a bunch of different monochrome camera images and came up with some looks - eventually deciding to pick out our favourite characteristics from a few different sources to create something unique and evocative.” Bell mused. “From there it was a case of trying to keep tight control over the highlights to help give the chalky finish, but doing so in a way which still gave the image some depth.”
