Jack Thompson-Roylance directs a tender performance promo for Taloula. 

Choreographed by French icon Zack Reece, the video sees the artist joined by three dancers in a meditative studio space, as they work their way through a passionate, understated dance piece. 

Shot on 16mm film in a single take, the video has a painterly aesthetic which is elevated by the restrained, naturalistic colour palette. The gentle energy is achieved through delicate camera movements and a deliberate focus on the small details in the performance. 

"The making of the video was a beautifully collaborative process," says Jack Thompson-Roylance. "Taloula approached me with the concept of filming a dance choreography which she had developed with infamous French choreographer Zack Reece. We suggested shooting it on 16mm film and in one take to give the project a rich, honest aesthetic.

"We spent the entire shoot vigorously rehearsing the dancers, blocking and lighting queues before smashing out three consecutive takes at the end of the day, eventually landing on the second as our chosen one.

"It was such a beautiful atmosphere on set. There is something very magical about shooting a one take video on film, everybody is on their A-Game, creating an incredibly mindful atmosphere."