Between success and excess. "FREE SPIRITS" by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso

The video for "FREE SPIRITS (the film)," presented by the Argentinian duo CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, is conceived as an audiovisual narrative that transcends the conventional music video. The film is envisioned as a symbolic universe surrounding their artistic "reboot," introducing an almost fictional representation where both musicians undergo a transformative process that blends the spiritual with the absurd.

One of the project's central elements is the presence of Sting, who appears as a kind of guru or guide within this fictional "wellness center" that gives the album its name. His appearance is not accidental. On the contrary, his role functions as an ironic element within the entire narrative. After the wear and tear of success, the idea of spiritual retreat becomes necessary, something that forms part of the duo's real background and structures both the album and the film.

"FREE SPIRITS (the film)" by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso.

Visually, the film CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso embraces an exaggerated and entirely performative aesthetic, with scenes bordering on the theatrical and the kitsch. This visual language engages with the duo's unique identity while simultaneously offering a critique of the contemporary imagery of wellness and alternative therapies.

Musically, the project relies on a strong network of collaborations that broaden its scope. In addition to Sting, names like Jack Black, Anderson .Paak, and Fred again... appear, contributing to the album's sonic universe and reinforcing its international and eclectic character. These contributions not only add diversity but also solidify the idea of an expansive, hybrid project without clear genre boundaries.

"FREE SPIRITS (the film)" by CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso.

Overall, "FREE SPIRITS (the film)" presents itself as a piece that constantly seeks to provoke through irony. Including renowned figures like Sting or Jack Black is not just anecdotal, but is part of a broader intention: to build a universe where music, performance and fiction mix to question artistic identity in times of overexposure.

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Credits.-

Written & Directed by.- Ferina.
Concept & Creative Direction.- terrivle.
Starring.- Jack Black, Sting, Anderson .Paak.
Production Companies.- OMAR Films, Ex Girlfriend.
Executive Producers.- Aristide Cochin, Blaise Bocabeille, Cole Santiago, Nance Messineo.
Producers.- Francisco Wechsler, Jean-Baptiste Fusil, Ellie Loarca.
1st AD.- Evan Coniglio.
2nd AD.- Estephania Pulido.
Director of Photography.- Shane Bagwell.
1st AC.- Luke Jamison.
2nd AC.- Jaden Depew.
Camera Assist.- Kristina Kardi.
Gaffer: Trevor Dunnigan.
Best Electric.- Harrison Segal.
SLT.- Em Shafer.
SLT.- Terrell "Turtle" Bradford.
SLT.- Paul Kane.
Key Grip.- Brad Powers.
Best Grip.- Val Tabian Jr.
Best Grip.- Simeon Mihaylov.
Dolly Grip.- Adrian Proleiko.
Grip.- Javaun Crane Bonnell.
Grip.- Matt Haycox.
Grip.- Derick Holub.
Production Designer.- Leo Johnson.
Set Decorator.- Alina Celik.
Prop Master.- Mitch Thompson.
Leadman.- Dom Colangelo.
Lead Assist.- Gavin Sullivan.
Set Dresser.- Hunter Kist.
Set Dresser.- Joseph Brunelle Potter.
Set Dresser.- Syd Z.
Lead SFX Make Up.- Lily Beren.
SFX Make Up Assist.- Chelsea Sinks, Chloe Gingold.
Wardrobe & Styling Direction.- Celina Lattanzio.
Wardrobe & Styling Assistant.- Luciana Maranca.
Wardrobe Cast.- Brooke Yasman.
Intimacy Coordinator.- Allie Oops.
Casting.- ESPRIT.
Prod Support.- Penelope Martindale.
Prod Support.- Leo Kato.
Prod Support.- Ryan Antuna.
Prod Support.- Marisol Elias.
Prod Support.- Jay Carroll.
Prod Support.- Marcel Sorza.
Prod Support.- Brandon Martinez.
Lead POST & Lead VFX.- Umbrella.
Post Producers.- Antonin Brones, Maxime Veigneau.
Music Editing.- Federico Vindver.
Music Editing Production.- Michael Lewis.
Sound Design.- Mim Audio.
Editors.- Ferina, Antonin Brones.
Additional Editing.- Antoine Supper.
Color Grading.- Brian Charles.
Manager.- Eduardo Rocca.