Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia 2024
"British director Andrew Haigh gathers Tracey Emin and Russell Tovey in Margate for an exclusive music video accompanying band's latest release"
Andrew Haigh, the visionary behind the Oscar-nominated *All of Us Strangers*, transforms the Pet Shop Boys' latest single *A New Bohemia* into a visually arresting music video for 2024.
Director: Andrew Haigh
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia (2024) about?
*Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia* is a four-minute music video directed by Andrew Haigh, shot in the seaside town of Margate. It blends the band's signature synth-pop with Haigh's visual storytelling, focusing on themes of artistic renewal and fleeting connections. The video follows Tennant, Lowe, Emin, and Tovey through sunlit locations, mirroring the song's introspective lyrics.
Who directed Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia?
The short film was directed by Andrew Haigh, the acclaimed British filmmaker known for *All of Us Strangers* and *Weekend*.
Who stars in Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia?
The music video features Pet Shop Boys duo Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, alongside artist Tracey Emin and actor Russell Tovey.
Is Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia (2024) worth watching?
At just four minutes, this visually stunning collaboration between Haigh and the Pet Shop Boys offers a refreshing, atmospheric take on their music. While not a traditional film, its artistic ambition and Margate setting make it a must-see for fans of Haigh's work or synth-pop enthusiasts. Its brevity is part of its charm.
How long is Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia?
The runtime is four minutes.
About Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia (2024) — Haigh's four-minute Margate music video masterpiece
Andrew Haigh, the visionary behind the Oscar-nominated *All of Us Strangers*, transforms the Pet Shop Boys' latest single *A New Bohemia* into a visually arresting music video for 2024. Premiering exclusively on NOWNESS, Haigh reunites the iconic British synth-pop duo—Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe—with celebrated artist Tracey Emin and actor Russell Tovey in a dreamlike Margate seaside setting. The four-minute film weaves themes of nostalgia, artistic reinvention, and fleeting connections into a hypnotic, sun-drenched tableau, evoking both the melancholy and euphoria of reinvention.
As the camera glides through sunlit arcades and weathered piers, Haigh's signature visual poetry captures the song's bittersweet lyrics about change and continuity. The collaboration between Haigh's cinematic sensibility and the Pet Shop Boys' timeless sound creates a microcosm of British pop culture—elegant, ironic, and deeply human. Whether you're a longtime fan or a newcomer to their work, *Pet Shop Boys: A New Bohemia* (2024) delivers a brief but unforgettable audiovisual experience.