A true classic music video and song by Tears for Fears, "Woman in Chains" addresses the harsh reality of relationship/domestic abuse.
It presents the trouble relationship between a female dancer and a boxer, and while there are several elements of violence through the video, it's not done in a graphic manner - but it's there in the heated arguements they have, the man's expressions and gestures tells everything, and while we don't see him hit her, just the initial image of him hitting the punching bag is terrifying enough.
The composition of images (excellent black-and-white cinemaography), editing and the transition between both the couple's moments and their solo activities are all very gripping and with some suspense I must say, even though the song and its protest message are there to assures us of anything but terror.
Along with the storyline, there's also the group performing with Oleta Adams, a great performance all around. Fun fact: though you see Chris Hughes behind the drums in the video the actual player of the track is none other than Phil Collins. One of the greatest tracks from the underrated "The Seeds of Love". 10/10.
It presents the trouble relationship between a female dancer and a boxer, and while there are several elements of violence through the video, it's not done in a graphic manner - but it's there in the heated arguements they have, the man's expressions and gestures tells everything, and while we don't see him hit her, just the initial image of him hitting the punching bag is terrifying enough.
The composition of images (excellent black-and-white cinemaography), editing and the transition between both the couple's moments and their solo activities are all very gripping and with some suspense I must say, even though the song and its protest message are there to assures us of anything but terror.
Along with the storyline, there's also the group performing with Oleta Adams, a great performance all around. Fun fact: though you see Chris Hughes behind the drums in the video the actual player of the track is none other than Phil Collins. One of the greatest tracks from the underrated "The Seeds of Love". 10/10.
