Director's Works
Jenys, Like a virgin Colin Solal Cardo
Colin, a photographer and filmmaker based in Paris, is known for his emotionally charged work and strong artistic direction. A master of chiaroscuro, he creates theatrical and provocative scenes.
His portfolio includes work with pop icons like Charli XCX, Robyn, and Christine and the Queens. Nominated for the 2021 Victoires de la Musique for his short film "La Vita Nuova," Colin is recognized in the music industry. He regularly collaborates with Numéro Magazine and luxury brands like Audemars-Piguet, showcasing his versatility and talent.
This highly choreographed music video “Like a Virgin” for Jenys was entirely shot on iPhone.
Colin Solal Cardo (known for his work with Charli XCX, Eartheater, and Robyn) crafted a compelling dynamic between Jenys and the robotic camera, allowing them to move together as partners and enhancing the performance's intensity.
Solal Cardo envisioned the video as “an intense performance brimming with rage, humor, and catharsis,” focusing on capturing Jenys, a young artist in her prime. Known for her hands-on approach to her art, writing, singing, producing, and directing, the challenge was to showcase her skills as a performer.
He crafted an intriguing dynamic between Jenys and the camera, entirely operated by a robotic arm and choreographed like a second dancer.
The technical expertise from the Cinemotion Robotics team, in collaboration with choreographer Malik Le Nost, created a dynamic where Jenys and the camera moved in sync, treating the camera as a dance partner, with sharp and cutting-edge movements.
Jenys describes “Like a Virgin” as a story of self-destruction, where ego overtakes reality, leading to paranoia and an obsession with fame and success. The robotic camera represents not just a viewpoint, but a force Jenys interacts with—fighting, seducing, and struggling against, reflecting her internal conflicts.
The song is from her “Dive Urgent” EP, which explores the electric energy of nightlife and the tension between ecstatic release and the harsh return to reality. *Like a Virgin* captures the provocative, raw spirit of a nocturnal world, celebrating both its allure and the chaos within.
