So much has changed in the world. The covid pandemic and all of its challenges, being a main global issue to currently tackle. Also the acknowledgement and conscious movement that Black Lives should Matter. A statement that leaves a bad taste in my mouth. Why must I even need to ask for this in our so-called equal and free modern society? Asking to be counted, when we still pay our taxes. Very saddening. We must fight for this change. TOGETHER.
My heart has been deeply hurting along with the rest of the black communities all over the world. On top of all of that, the entire human race has forbidden close contact with our fellow humans. No hugs, no kisses, so we really have much international healing work to do. TOGETHER.
Nearly two years after shooting this video, does it finally feel right to release it? I had to take a few huge steps back. A black woman doing white face in today’s new “conscious“ climate could be contentious.
My message for this piece of a capella music and video was always a political one.
After a brief encounter with a diplomat from the Sarkozy administration 4-5 years ago, I was left with an impression and aspired to convert my experience into some art expression. Luckily, Iggy Pop was up for the ride too and shared in my vision.
The job of the diplomat is to be neutral, amicable and not to exploit his position by acting as a legal gangster. So what do we do when those trusted figures are corrupt from the very core? We the people must fight for truth, honesty and transparency. After all, governments are there to serve us, the people, the population. NOT their pockets. Sadly this deception and system of corruption is global and rife. So we must speak out. Through art, communication with true dialogue, and confronting the universal key issue that power must not be only for the wealthy, but for the good of heart, as we move into the future to make lasting change. TOGETHER.
Created by
Directed by Ira Rokka
Produced by / Celebration Days Pictures
Executive Producers : Romain Hamoniaux / Basile Minster / Maxime Hamoniaux
Concept by
Art Director : Ira Rokka
Director of Photography : Jean-Baptiste Villechaize
Steadycam : Simon Véniel
1st Camera Assistant : Sepehr Azadi
2nd Camera Assistant : Justine Bertrand
Gaffer : Thomas Hutteau
Assistant Gaffer : Thibaut Duez / Clément Saudemont / Simon Lefebvre / Touret Félix / Javotte Touret
SFX Make Up Artist : Michel El Ghoul
Make Up application Assistant : Serena Shaar
Stylist : Aline De Beauclaire
Make Up : Lilly Lizé
Hairstyle : Aurore Belgarde
Treatment : Valentin Contestin
The briefcase maker : Julien Delahaye
Cerruti & Nina Ricci @drexcode
Editor : Romain Hamoniaux
Color Grading : Georges Hauchard / Pascal Alexandre Bourelier / Eudes Quitellier
Animation : Antoka
Equipement :
Studio : Studios de l’Olivier
Spécial thanks :
Tao Delporte - Cédric Balaguier - Julie Maria Leite - The Swinging Dice
LE DIPLOMATE feat. IGGY POP @IggyPopOfficial
Tiré à quatre épingles
Habillé pour la jungle
Chemise blanche
Faux col
Gardien du protocole
Exécuteur en cravate
Profession : diplomate
On m’appelle “ Excellence”
On loue mon élégance
Je reçois les présidents
les monstres, les marchands
Les tyrans ou les démocrates
Profession : diplomate
Les tyrans ou les démocrates
Profession : diplomate
In the middle of the pouring rain
I can see your face
With the head of state
In heated debate
Get away
Let us play
Shake Shake Shake
Bal à l’ambassade
Je danse sur un fil
Les yeux fermés sur mes secrets
Je suis un peu artiste
Et un peu acrobate
Profession : diplomate
In the middle of the pouring rain
I can see your face
With the head of state
In heated debate
Oui : Il y a des guerres en moi
Mais jamais elles n’éclatent
Profession : diplomate
In the middle of the pouring rain
I can see your face
With the head of state
In heated debate
Get away
Let us play
Shake Shake Shake
Je suis un diplomate
Written and produced by
Arrangement by
Poem by David Lescot
Vocals - & Iggy Pop
Beat Box - Dave Crowe
Frederic Bourreau - male vocal
Leonardo Ortega - male vocal arranging
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