Madonna - Rain (official Video) Site

: The video was directed by Mark Romanek . In addition to Ryuichi Sakamoto , the cast includes model Jenny Shimizu as a production assistant. Visual Style and Aesthetic :

The official music video for Madonna's 1993 song famously features acclaimed Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto , who plays the role of the video's director. Key Features of the "Rain" Music Video Madonna - Rain (Official Video)

: The video was highly acclaimed for its technical mastery, winning two MTV Video Music Awards in 1993 for Best Art Direction and Best Cinematography . Madonna: Rain (Music Video 1993) - IMDb : The video was directed by Mark Romanek

Filmed in a hangar at between May 16–19, 1993. Key Features of the "Rain" Music Video :

Madonna's look—featuring a and pale skin—was inspired by 1940s Paris and the legendary singer Edith Piaf .

: The video acts as a "behind-the-scenes" look at the making of a music video or film. It features Madonna in various setups, such as lying on a sofa with headphones composing the song and singing between glass panels with water falling over them.

The video was shot entirely in , with a distinctive blue-tinted digital color added during post-production to create its "glossy" and moody atmosphere.