Yusuf / Cat Stevens reminds us that it’s still a Wild World
“The film shows how much we need art to direct our thoughts sometimes towards inexpressible goals; to relive early childlike innocence and keep our eyes of hope open beyond the clouds of war and darkness.”
– Yusuf / Cat Stevens
To celebrate the fifty-year anniversary of his seminal album ‘Tea for the Tillerman’, Yusuf / Cat Stevens has reimagined some of his most well-loved tracks for 2020. In times like these, Wild World reminds us that even the toughest days can be brightened by optimism and art.
Drawing inspiration from the 1942 classic movie Casablanca, director Effie Pappa takes us into a dreamy 1940’s world, as Yusuf’s stunning rendition of his own 1970’s track guides our thoughts towards hope and the belief in better.
DIRECTORS NOTE:
“When we come into the world we are taught life’s lessons through imaginary tales, juxtaposing life’s turbulences and misfortunes with stories borrowed from another universe, creating a safe place. Coming to Wild World as adults, this safe area tends to be neglected and lost in space – a vague memory from distant childhood.
“Yusuf’s iconic song ‘Wild World’ has spoken to a number of generations, and to my eyes, the lyrics are letters from a younger self. I strongly felt the urge to create something that would equally be a recall to our inner child and that exact same safe place.
“Gambling and winning, loss and acceptance, war and love, are a few of the themes that are depicted through this film, borrowing classic themes from Casablanca to reimagine ‘Wild World’ for 2020, and celebrate the comeback of ‘Tea For The Tillerman 2.’”
Enjoy the flight!
PRESS
Rolling Stone
Clash
Paste
ABC
Folk Radio
Jam Base
FULL CREDITS
‘WILD WORLD’ by Yusuf / Cat Stevens
Directed by Effie Pappa
Production Company: Monster @ Dirty Films
CAST
Ingrid: Christina Moraiti
Gambler / Astronaut: Spyros Tatsis
Main Dealer: Dimitris Borotsi Kourkoulos
Piano Man: David Endoze
Sax Man: Nikos Alifrangis
Extras:
Penny Alifrangi
Dinos Georgakopoulos
Daliana Georgakopoulou
Story by Yusuf/Cat Stevens & Effie Pappa
Producer: Ben Parkin
Executive Producer: Alex Bedford
Assistant Producer: James Robinson
Production Assistant: Tom Davies
Producer Greece: Manolis Kontarinis
Director of Photography: Dimitris Lambridis
Art Director: Maria Kalamara
Styling: Elisavet Karatsoki
Hair & Make Up: Demmy Stamatopoulou
Editor: Gary Coogan – THE QUARRY
Colourist: Peter Oppersdorff – MPC
Service Production Company: Takes 2
Assistant Director: Efi Papageorgiou
Production Manager: George Pergantos
Camera Assistant A: Stamatis Kouros
Camera Assistant B: Spyros Kontorouchas
Camera Assistant C: Peggy Zouti
Gaffer: Michalis Christoforatos
Electrician: Sakis Kiousis
Electrician: Giorgos Athanasopoulos
Rigging: Stathis Giannikos
Props Maker: Anastasia Papadopoulou
Set Dresser Vasiliki Tsiligrou
DIT: Christos Theofanopoulos
Sound Engineer: Alexandros Sakellariou
Production Assistant: Dionysis Metaxas
Production Assistant: Christos Panagopoulos
Production Assistant: Markos Kontarinis
Equipment and Studio Rental: Arctos Films
Lights Rental: Daffy Lights
Shooting Location: Upper Bar Athens
Edit Assistant: Dave Robinson
Edit Producer Tor Adams
Edit house THE QUARRY
Colour Producer: Kayleigh Dugdale
Colour: MPC
Post-Production Clean up and VFX: Jake Ben-David
Additional VFX Effie Pappa
Stop Motion Animation Anastasia Papadopoulou
Audio Mix and Design PJ E Davy & Autow Nite Superstore
Teaser Trailer: Aggie Baek
