Emilia Kopcik | Néoréalité

NÉORÉALITÉ

MUSIC VIDEO
PIANIST STEVE BARAKATT

Main Performer

TRAPPED UNDER THE SURFACE...

Torn between fight and flight, SHE bears witness to the darkest horrors of humankind. Yet in the shadows of despair, she discovers a fragile truth: the only reality that endures, the only one still touched by beauty and humanity, is the one her imagination creates.

Crafted for the 10th album release of award-winning Canadian pianist Steve Barakatt, Néoréalité was rooted in deep emotions & intentional storytelling—a first for me.

Working alongside the choreographer & performer, Guillaume Michaud, many weeks of studio sessions were the main focus to perfectly draft a story through movement.

Footage of Emilia Kopcik & partner from the final scene of music video Néoréalité for Steve Barakatt.

Emilia Kopcik during the music video Néoréalité for pianist Steve Barakatt.

BTS image from the pool set for the underwater filming of music video Néoréalité.

Finally getting into water is always my favourite part of any project, but surprisingly, the most memorable & challenging part of this project was the finale sequence.

Filming outside in the middle of the night on a meticulously crafted set added a whole new level to the immersion. The perfect setting to push my boundaries & try something new.