In this mesmerising promo for Roses Gabor and Sampha director Sophie Jones draws inspiration from Renaissance art and still life. ]
She juxtaposes the traditional imagery with black figures featured in a contemporary twist. Roses Gabor moves seamlessly from scene to scene, as she is inconspicuously placed in each room.
The subtle colour palette connects each scene, with Roses hidden amongst the wordless figures.The unwavering gazes of the characters are particularly captivating, with a slight change of direction altering the scene completely.
As the tempo builds so does the action, contrasting the jarring movements of two male characters with the stillness of the rest. With impeccable styling and casting, Jones has created a promo that will keep you hooked until the end.