The Ways & Means-produced film sees Kim Bodnia cut loose against Edu Grau’s striking black-and-white 16mm cinematography
Death From Above 1979 has released its new single, ‘Private Lives,’ the title track, driving opener, and lead single from their upcoming fifth album, out January 29th via the band’s original label Last Gang/MNRK. Directed by Eva Michon and produced by Lana Kim, Jett Steiger, and Hana Antrim of Ways & Means, the video stars Kim Bodnia: a cult figure from European cinema who’s gone on to become a recognisable international star, with appearances in recent titles like The Bridge, Killing Eve, F1, and The Witcher.
‘Private Lives’ was captured in cinematic black-and-white 16mm reversal by cinematographer Edu Grau (A Single Man, The Room Next Door). Kim dances as an audaciously liberated manifestation of the song’s message in both its lyrics and propulsive rhythm. Playing off his irreverent aura of cool and slightly dangerous energy, Kim’s dance carries his charming humour and willingness to take bold artistic leaps, filling every frame of the music video for ‘Private Lives.’
‘Private Lives’ was captured in cinematic black-and-white 16mm reversal by cinematographer Edu Grau (A Single Man, The Room Next Door). Kim dances as an audaciously liberated manifestation of the song’s message in both its lyrics and propulsive rhythm. Playing off his irreverent aura of cool and slightly dangerous energy, Kim’s dance carries his charming humour and willingness to take bold artistic leaps, filling every frame of the music video for ‘Private Lives.’
‘Private Lives’ is the latest in a run of striking black-and-white films produced by Ways & Means, following Dana Margolin’s ‘Big Beautiful Sound,’ directed by Mike Mills and Joe Nankin, and the Yeah Yeah Yeahs’ concert film ‘Hidden in Pieces’ directed by Barnaby Clay.
“The song ‘Private Lives’ is a declaration of privacy in an era of overexposure. We are compelled, often by one another, to share our most intimate moments and quietest thoughts. To what end? More often than not, to be part of a cheap consumer feedback loop. Ultimately though, it’s just a ripping rock song with maniacal riffs!” the band explains. “Our new 10-song LP, Private Lives, represents a renewed commitment to the pure industrial magic of electricity. We’ve never been able to do anything halfway. Much like Kim Bodnia’s dance performance in the video for the lead single, it’s all or nothing for us.”
The album finds DFA 1979 celebrating their 25th anniversary as a band more invigorated than ever before, with sharp and tangy melodies complementing the duo’s signature low-end thickness and eternally cool swagger. The band is hitting the road next year in support of Private Lives. The tour, which will traverse North America in the spring, kicks off February 2nd and goes through the end of March.
Credits
DirectorEva Michon
Executive ProducerLana Kim
Executive ProducerJett Steiger
Head of ProductionDanika Casas
Post Production SupervisorGrant Keiner
ProducerHana Antrim
Director of PhotographyEdu Grau
1st ACMatt Sumney
2nd ACJesse Barba
Costume DesignerMichaela Dosamantes
ChoreographerBaylie Olsen
GafferSebastian Kane
GripZach Rabago
PhotographerMcCall Olsen
Director’s AssistantKaylie Schiff
Production AssistantSean Reilly
Associate ProducerLaney Camenga
Camera OperatorKath Lim
Source : Little Black Book
Copyright/Stills McCall Olsen
