ZERO

 ‘Zero’ is a music video by Olafur Arnalds, directed by Joshua Stocker and choreographed by Lauren Bridle.

It was filmed in December 2020.

The film features myself and long time friend and collaborator Lucia Chocarro.

“Shot during lockdown in Surrey, England, this was a wholly experimental piece for all involved with no foresight available for how the forest would appear once the drone light went up, and only 3 hours to capture everything we needed for the video once we started filming. As the light flew over the forest canopy we were greeted with a woodland transformed into a theatrical stage. The movements of our two dancers became grander and more accentuated under the ever changing light and shadow, forming a prism through which we could explore the emotions of falling in love and the weight it carries with it. Ólafur Arnald’s music has a tactility which heightened the sensibility of the dancers and the experience of filming, making it a privilege to work within such a beautiful sonic space”

Joshua Stocker, director

"Zero represents the lowest point of the album journey, but it’s also the moment when everything starts to turn around. I feel like Joshua’s video shows that beautifully, exploring the boundaries between two people as they search for a common ground - the contrasting struggle and hope we all find within ourselves and our relationships."

Olafur Arnalds, artist

Director: Joshua Stocker

Choreographer: Lauren Bridle

Artist: Olafur Arnalds

DOP: Hamish Anderson

Header footage: Taken from music video