In an interview with Belgian filmmakers the Dardenne brothers, talking about the kinds of stories they tell, Luc Dardenne says, “Human suffering, that interests us very much.”

It also interests Tom Krell, a songwriter and producer who goes by the name How to Dress Well. After seeing one of the Dardenne brothers films, The Kid With a Bike, he was inspired to make the song “Pour Cyril.” In this episode, he’ll dig deep into that where that inspiration led him, from transformations within the song, within the film, and within himself.

Buy “Pour Cyril” on iTunes, and check out How to Dress Well’s live orchestral version of the song on Soundcloud.

For a transcript of this episode, click here.

footnotes
“The Kid with a Bike,” directed by Jean-Pierre & Luc Dardenne


Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, Op. 73, 2nd movement


“Special,” by Janet Jackson


“Beau Travail,” directed by Claire Denis