Synopsis

Au Revoir Simone's "Crazy" follows a nightmarish urban adventure modeled closely on Martin Scorsese's 1985 film "After Hours." One band member takes on the role of Paul, whose attempt at a romantic encounter sends him into an increasingly bizarre series of meetings and misfortunes. The trio portray multiple characters, transforming the story into a playful, all-female re-creation of downtown New York's eccentric night life. The video combines deadpan performances, punk styling, and surreal comedy while echoing the film's themes of chance, isolation, and escalating confusion.

Factoids & Trivia

• The video is an homage to Martin Scorsese's "After Hours," reproducing several recognizable situations from the film, including its opening cafe conversation about Henry Miller.

• Au Revoir Simone described "After Hours" as one of their all-time favorite movies and said they enjoyed playing punk rockers and strange downtown figures from the 1980s.

• The three members - Erika Forster, Annie Hart, and Heather D'Angelo - play characters from across the story rather than appearing only as themselves.

• The clip was released in September 2013 as part of the promotion for "Move in Spectrums," the band's first album after a four-year gap following "Still Night, Still Light."

• The video's production involved Everyone and Company, with Raffi Adlan producing and Ben Rutkowski serving as director of photography.

• "Crazy" represents a more energetic, pop-oriented side of Au Revoir Simone than the softer synth-pop image often associated with the group.

• The song later appeared on the soundtrack of the 2014 film "Vampire Academy."