Cate Blanchett - The Carnival is Over(vocals Anohni) by Shirin Neshat

“For a long time my work has focused on women and the ways in which they defy society’s repressive codes. I was interested in how female singers are universally treated as objects of desire. At first, Cate looks gorgeous, but when she sings it’s a transgender’s voice. The audience heckles her, and she becomes confrontational. When the music comes back on, she does a seductive dance but her face is evil. For her final act of subversion, she takes off her hair and makeup and walks away. That part was Cate’s idea. Fuck the beauty.”

[@sophia-ne4sc]

her stare is so magical.... it’s the same stare that she gives in carol and it’s so fucking captivating

[@roslynaubrey7766]

sophia she’s a he. Transgender. Look carefully. Hollywood has a transgender gender,

[@aprilpiscos0418]

@@roslynaubrey7766 no she's not. wake up from your dumb conspiracy.

[@brookekrause9521]

@@roslynaubrey7766 bitch- bahahah no

[@harleyquiinnnn]

i literally just thought that. now i know how therese must have felt when carol stared looked at her when she said i love you

[@janetdotson7829]

@@roslynaubrey7766 Cate is not a he or transgender. Just making a statement with this. Wtf makes you think that?

[@hollygill1744]

who needs to know what’s going on when she’s so amazing (i could watch her just staring at the camera for the rest of my life)

[@brookekrause9521]

caption explains it

[@audobone]

If one has to pinpoint a defining trait of hers, it has to be how steady and intense her gaze is. It's half her magic. They titled this issue of the magazine aptly (even if they meant it in a different sense): The Female Gaze.

[@lilali9797]

You put it into words better than I could! There's something about her *gaze* that just transfixes you. So intense and yet charming in equal measure, you can't look away.

[@ebbandflowph]

It's a gift the best actresses have, in my opinion. Bette Davis, Meryl Streep, Viola Davis, and Cate, among others. The ability to look at you and all at once reveal something about themselves and about you, the viewer. Piercing and empathetic, arresting and coy. Their eyes just speak to you and without a single word, they can tell a story.

[@garyrobinson3663]

A marvelous demonstration of the skills of Cate Blanchett. That gaze! It grips you even in a B&W film.

[@ELENIKARASAVVIDOU]

The way she uses her expressions is priceless... Observe the gaze. From the intimidating persona to the nudity/vulnerability/sadness of the person she becomes once the Carnival is over... There is an urge for everyone to connect with eachother and our collective soul transcending carnivals. Love it. 5 min of pure Art

[@samiram845]

Not knowing the meanings the director had behind this, I found some of my own. What I thought about when seeing the singing scene was the fact that we all put on "performances", and strive to make the best impressions at the expense of our authenticity. That was why her voice is different, her appearance far from reality, as we put on masks in society, even with our friends. The part when she becomes enraged was, to me, the manifestation of our common frustration that, after all, nobody can comprehend another's emotions to their full extent and the inner corners of one's mind; yet we're so quick to judge despite this unbridgeable lack of understanding and empathy. The dance was thought-provoking as well - the image that immediately crossed my mind was that of a seductress, that in a way we embrace others' expectations of us; we have been conditioned to wear these masks for so long we forget what we so carefully hid away from impatient eyes, that we turn our backs to our own selves (as she does, and walks into the darkness - which is a symbol for the unknown, mystery and confusion). This to me, in the end, was about our perpetual need for validation, acceptance, approval from others. Only when she took off the wig, smeared the make-up in desperation yet relief, in a way metaphorically taking down her inner walls to that simple, vulnerable, innocent self she even became ashamed of, did she smile, showing us that this is the only way to be happy. She then went back into the darkness, with renewed confidence, stripping away her clothes (a much needed catharsis, perhaps getting rid of our own oppressing thoughts of ourselves, weighing us down) and heading right into the light, with her head held up high. It's an image of hope above all else. We can only change our own expectations of ourselves. (Just my interpretation, thanks for reading - have a great day, the world needs you)

[@matijajuric7997]

i always shown my true colors..always spoke the truth...which left me marginalized...but it was worth it ( i sleep like a baby) even before i found my soulmate..she is hot too!^^ TTVOMJ

[@directingtheactorodu]

i’m now watching this for the first time. i was confused at first watching it and never had read the caption. it was so moving, even though i was unsure of what the director and cate were getting at. before i read the caption, i thought wow how unique and beautiful even with the voice, everyone is unique and in this industry we act as though we are other people. this helped shed a light that equality is so important, being vulnerable in front of a crowd and not getting a response you’d hoped for is crushing but also very much crucial , i think to being more confident and doing things not only to inspire but to grow as a person and a performer. Cate is my all time favorite actress and i loved these short moments, they will stick with me through my whole life and help me realize and help me influence others to be good to others and be accepting.

[@iansia93]

I knew what the word acting means, but this... This will be what's brought up in my mind every time that word is mentioned.

[@ivenylononglais4509]

Cate's artistry as an actor has no limit, just wow!❤️❤️❤️

[@scarlett8445]

Friend: Who's Cate Blanchett? Me: 3:53 - 4:46

[@lindsay0007]

Google darling google! Two time Oscar winner. Who's Scarlett?

[@scarlett8445]

@@lindsay0007 compared to Cate Blanchett? Literally no one. I adore her. But i have a feeling you may have misread my comment

[@s_shaleh]

@@lindsay0007 You need to learn to read before attacking someone.

[@user-yw8cn8zq2e]

😳☠️☠️😭😂

[@arnabdeb3889]

She is piece of art

[@sarahrose7445]

That video is weird It is really weird But once you get the message after watching it for a few minutes you realise that this is a masteepiece. Amazing directing! Amazing actress! Amazing voice! Amazing message! => quality video

[@ruhaizat84]

the one & only.. the ever stunning & multi talented Cate Blanchett!

[@silntkll]

she is so so beautiful

[@Sparrow523]

I found this video to be captivating, not only because Cate Blanchett is in it. But also because she is representing a very important and inspiring topic about women. In addition, the vocals of the song are amazing and beautiful and Cate is an amazing person for continuing to be the shining star she is. ( Side note, the part in the video where Cate was confronting a person behind the camera and telling them to say what they were saying in front of the camera was also very appreciated and amazing, at least by my standards)

[@moorch5359]

Great actress,she doesn’t need make up to look beautiful

[@laraskyler3639]

Cate's last look... I will never forget it. Shirin Neshat, I salute you. Both of you.

[@Marie-ri1bh]

WOW! JUST WOW , SHE IS ART

[@markmashburn6963]

Brilliantly stunning and captivating! It takes your emotions and imagination to so many depths. Job well done Cate and Anohni.

[@artisttemple8268]

3:30 Song ends. Monologue begins soon after. Stunning. I want to be Shirin Neshat.

[@inxe470]

cate is so gorgggg i also wanted a part 2 movie of carol lmaooooo..

[@angelalfee]

What this woman cannot do? A living legend, next Maryl Streep

[@1019helent]

Is that the type of workshop filming that an actor/ actresses has to go through all the time? The camera captured so deep into a person that it almost felt too much to be revealing more than just an act. That’s takes a lot of confidence and self reflect and for most that Cate has is confidence. Thanks showing us something like that reviewing. If it’s not Cate. Most people will not noted there re films or workshop like these out there. And now we r aware.

[@MariaRamos-jg6mp]

👏👏👏👏👏wonderful Cate , wonderful idea!!!

[@Ms14787]

omg...the way you can hear her defiant breathing...i was on the verge of tears!

[@IWillHarvestYourToes]

Flawless. Beauty. Art. Goddess.

[@raqueldasilvaneves8150]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@melrodriguez1401]

Wow!! So magical Cate is so captivating!!

[@PalmurcioWorld]

She would play a great Maria Callas

[@vertigoed.]

OMG YES!

[@maryaquintanaernst293]

YEESSSSSS!!!!!

[@jocelynngh4393]

I'm so straight but Cate will always be my girl crush

[@montserratramirez8334]

She is a queen 😍

[@vertigoed.]

*THIS IS ART*

[@mariavictoriavegaariasvict6181]

Excelente, única, maravillosa, descubre su Alma

[@gobi561]

She’s so beautiful look at that smile

[@vxhorusxv]

I’m not entirely sure what I just watched ... but, I know it was flawless.

[@martabuda4586]

she is amazing

[@howcomeseriously4401]

so BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT !!!

[@vokkkkov2634]

Cate is art.Bravo,bravo

[@sphinxvoid]

the way she gazed here looked so intimidating 😳

[@iwannab0123]

OMG, I WASN'T READY FOR THIS 😱😍❤

[@vokkkkov2634]

Oh,amasing,such a great acting

[@elenafunes2086]

Love Anohni and Kate.

[@dromare26]

AMAZING...

[@pupppt]

It's so fucking thrilling when she confronts the "heckler." I must be a sicko!

[@Sparrow523]

I wish this was on I tunes cause I really love the vocals

[@vokkkkov2634]

Wow,great actress,incoparable Cate Blanchett

[@ioanatiberian6565]

This is too much for me. Well...u see...ART is the only „thing„ that helps me push through my shitty life in a shitty country, with an autistic kid & no future personal plans. This is ART. Not that we need to label stuff in general, but still... I've watched a lot of movies, it's a passion. Along with this passion comes another one: the passion (& NOT the obsession!) for actors. Not many of the so called famous ones could do what Cate Blanchett is doing here. Or what she's doing in a movie like Manifesto (2017). I guess the theater experience helps a lot. But the talent and the emotional intelligence .......forget about it man. She's just almost annoyingly perfect. Also the people who had this idea to put her in this context are incredibly fascinating and talented and interesting. Hats off for everybody involved in this amazing piece of intelligent, sensitive, creative, astonishing visual art. & thank you very much for sharing it on youtube.

[@strictlyaesthetic9202]

Thank You....

[@harleyquiinnnn]

she really is so beautiful

[@vokkkkov2634]

Cate is really great,great actress,great woman

[@artpal7084]

I just felt her intimidating aura @ 4:15 😨😳😖

[@safeinmyheart1]

COME HERE. Ok, Cate. 😍

[@antoniahouben3325]

incredible piece

[@kathleensilva2414]

Wow.Cate.❤

[@souravkaranjai116]

The whole presentation is beautiful. And in the last part was Cate's idea? Fuck the beauty? But how? Does Cate need makeup to be beautiful and need to remove makeup to fuck the beauty? She is beautiful from inside. She is beautiful.

[@goldenglove4663]

OMG.....LOVE HER

[@seanyeo5514]

I love the fact that Cate here is playing a man in Rita Hayworth ‘Gilda’ drag so convincingly.for the first half of the clip

[@yolybaez7045]

Bella Cate...tremenda actriz #1 en el mundo...será para siempre...como ella ninguna...ya este talento...belleza no sale...no hay molde.😘👏❣

[@user-nz1cl9sv9z]

Бланшет как солнечный закат потрясающее природное явления никаких вопросов ,только смотреть

[@cristinamilione8922]

Que hermosa como este este cate sos la mejor cuando miras la cámara me Imnotisas te amo con mí corazón sos lo mejor del mundo

[@maimohamed3590]

wow beautiful idea

[@Flecha57]

What is it about this woman that drives me insane? There is only one Cate Blanchett. :))

[@elizabethj8130]

This feels like a Tarantino audition.

[@Dustpuma1]

Needs more feet for that

[@amethyst444feline]

I love her

[@babysnooks326]

I always thought that Cate can play a perfect Maria Callas! I wonder if she will ever consider doing that?

[@SANDRILLA1979]

Cate Blanchett nacio para actuar...❤

[@reynasoraten5553]

i feel very intimidated and actually had brain freeze when she got mad at the audience........ idk what else to say about this performance....it's beyond mindblowing. she was scarier than Hela OMG!

[@kalankithaseena6498]

What did someone say to make her angry?

[@mohdshow]

This is cool

[@ritchiedummett1605]

Big fucking BRAVO Cate . You are an absolute delight ..

[@OldFartFilms]

I do love The Seekers’ version of this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGW9mqOBma5kqbs

[@Emerldcty]

With makeup: Hot With no makeup: Cute Can someone make this woman unperfect?

[@meggan42]

Perfect

[@SaBiNuKi]

What a Queen!

[@alienalex1426]

4:50 ... omg that music!

[@Shindai]

Transgender isn't a noun, it's an adjective. She's singing with a transgender person's voice, not a transgender's voice.

[@RosaBlackstar27]

Anohni's voice is not a male's voice. She's a woman!

[@hhuiah]

Tell W Magazine, i just copy and paste what they posted

[@RosaBlackstar27]

I know. It's not about you. But I haven't seen where to comment on W Magazine.

[@hhuiah]

email them i guess?

[@RosaBlackstar27]

Maybe too. But I think I found the KZbin channel of the magazine. Thanks Lemon! thescene.com/watch/w/the-carnival-is-over

[@shirinneshat433]

This is Shirin Neshat the director of the video, kindly Lemon change the wording, from a 'male voice' to 'transgender voice.' This was an error and the correction has been already made in W Magazine. I will really appreciate it.

[@taunimalmgren1825]

Forever mood

[@abacus912]

Wow, like Cate has a really deep singing voice.

[@janetdotson7829]

That's not her voice on the song.

[@rebecaaraujo7324]

I think i just died

[@barbaramorton-winters9462]

I actually thought that I was hallucinating.

[@nonsequitur9332]

i luv this vid.

[@tugbakorkmaz2782]

im shy but i swear i didnt say anything * in tears *

[@ohayocelestee]

geez 🥵

[@Chechula1000]

Cate es lo mas.

[@nonsequitur9332]

goddess.

[@shwmurmssybnk]

im quaking in my loafers 😳

[@romuluswolf6653]

crying

[@alicegcs]

eu não entendi nada, mas tô apaixonada.

[@primolla4609]

Ok. O que eu compreendi é que isto é em apoio a Dragqueens(?) E a Cate mostra o quão corajosos essas pessoas são e quem é covarde são aqueles que se aproveitam do anonimato para julgar e ofender terrivelmente. No final a Cate demonstra que são pessoas lindas e corajosas. Mas é claro. É arte,cada um entende do jeito que quer.

[@alicegcs]

que incrível! podia ser isso mesmo, a Cate sempre levou a arte e a política muito atreladas. pela dublagem de voz masculina, a peruca, os adornos, é plausível. eu AMEI esse vídeo demais. ❤

[@primolla4609]

Verdade. Eu também.

[@gracealbesa]

💓💓

[@drizzo4669]

Shes beautiful but that deep singing voice would have me pulling out my best ninja moves. #vanish

[@tungaabayarmaa]

6:16 *S N A T C H E D*

[@edwardcandra2510]

please explain to me what this is

[@lanedanica]

Cate! It's not me. I didn'nt say anything!!! huhuhu

[@johngablesmith4671]

Y’all need to watch an Annie Lennox music video.

[@Ktwood1]

What was this all about ?

[@ritchiedummett1605]

Read what its about . Or was it to intelligent for you ? Ask yourself that . Oh sorry you prob wont get what this response to your original question is about either . Sorry Katie . Confused ? . Yes you prob are . Poor thing . Think honey think . 😀

[@Ktwood1]

@@ritchiedummett1605 you don't have to be mean where do i read about it at ?

[@rohanraghav9943]

Katie .Woodlief It's in the description :) . The video becomes easier to understand once one reads what they were trying to convey. I'm glad they included it or else most of us wouldn't be able to make sense of it :/

[@Ktwood1]

Rohan Raghav thank you i had to press a very small arrow to get to the description . I had not known this before . Thank you for your kindness and understanding .

[@Ktwood1]

Rohan Raghav the end part of this i dedicate to the mean one before you ...

[@charlysvibes]

My final gay awakening

[@AngstyAnon]

I’m getting mad Lady D vibes from her

[@rexydruk]

i love cate.,buit this was scary

[@mapmictlan2927]

Hela?

[@michalhrdy577]

I swear to god I thought it was Lisa Vanderpump

[@nikidon99]

Qureeeeeeeen Cate blanchett

[@sophiazobel7201]

First she looks gorgeous but then it's a transgenders voice. What kind of rude sentence is that? First she looks gorgeous and then she has the wonderful voice of Anohni.