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David Bowie 'Lazarus' by Johan Renck

David Knight - 7th Jan 2016

Released on the eve of his 69th birthday, and the release of his new album, Johan Renck's video for David Bowie's Lazarus begins with Bowie in a bed wearing the bandages-with-button-eyes arrangement he wore in their previous collaboration, the video for Blackstar, the album's title track.

But Lazarus is a more intimate affair - and a triumph. Bowie gives a tremendous performance (a very Bowie-esque one) appearing more assured in front of a camera than in a very long time – way before he made his return to music three years ago.

And if the lyrics are anything to go by, could he be referencing his 1970s self? Capturing a fire in the eyes and a cheeky grin straight out of a Mick Rock photo (okay, the teeth are better), Johan Renck has coaxed something of the old cracked actor back. The new album is definitely going to be worth a listen. 

 

David Knight - 7th Jan 2016

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Credits

Production/Creative

Director
Johan Renck
Producer
Svana Gisla
Production Company
Gisla & Renck

Camera

Director of Photography
Crille Forsberg

Art

Production designer
Jan Houllevigue

Editorial

Editor
Johan Söderberg

Grading

Colourist
Ola Bäccman

VFX

Post production company
Syndicate, Stockholm

Commission

Commissioner
Bryan Younce
Label
Columbia Records

Misc

Dancer
Elke Luyten

David Knight - 7th Jan 2016

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