EXCLUSIVE: Rose Leslie Describes The Struggles Of Living With Multiple Sclerosis In Powerful Music Video

By Liam On Feb 9, 2023

Rose Leslie stars in a powerful music video exploring multiple sclerosis for pianist and composer Fabio D’Andrea.

The 36-year-old actress describes the daily struggles of someone living with the condition that affects the brain and nerves in the emotionally charged short film.

Ahead of the release of Hope Reborn on Friday, MailOnline can exclusively show a clip in which the Game Of Thrones star winces and groans in pain as he struggles to his feet after waking up.

Rose said of the project, “I’ve been a passionate supporter of the MS Society for a few years, so when I was approached to be in this music video, I thought it would be a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness for multiple sclerosis.” and highlight the invisible symptoms often experienced by people living with MS.

I hope it also provides a positive message to anyone with this condition: that it is still possible to live a full life.

Talented: Rose Leslie stars in powerful music video exploring multiple sclerosis for pianist and composer Fabio D’Andrea

“I hope this music video will help raise vital funds for the MS Society and Overcoming MS, as well as increase understanding of the disease.”

Fabio notably worked with Mel B for her 2021 music video Love Should Not Hurt, in which Spice Girl highlighted the effects of domestic violence, with proceeds going to Women’s Aid.

Other music videos in his catalog include Something Left To Love, starring Russell Tovey, which portrays the isolation and trauma of mental health.

Natalie Dormer, Emma Rigby, Douglas Booth and Ellie Bamber have also filmed projects for the artist.

Now he has created the first piano video album, 24, consisting of 24 original piano pieces (one in each key), each accompanied by a music video starring a Hollywood actor and directed by Fabio himself.

As a supporter of the Overcoming MS charity, Fabio wanted to show that MS can be invisible but also very visible at times and more and more as the disease progresses.

He has sought to portray this juxtaposition on camera and in his composition.

The single, which will be available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon on Friday, will raise money for the Overcoming MS and MS Society charities.

Powerful: The actress, 36, depicts the daily struggles of someone living with the condition that affects the brain and nerves in the emotionally charged short film

Emotional: Ahead of Hope Reborn’s release on Friday, MailOnline can show you an exclusive clip in which the Game Of Thrones star winces and groans in pain as he struggles to his feet.

An award-winning film director as well as an acclaimed musician, Fabio directed these visually stunning and striking technical works that shed new light on causes close to his heart.

It is unusual for one artist to support several different causes and when asked why he chose to do this, Fabio said: “Many of the famous composers in the past were able to address the social issues of their time through their operas and ballets.” .

“Music videos are the equivalent modern creative medium that allows me to tackle problems on a large scale.”

For Fabio, both musical integrity and the opportunity to address issues affecting society through his music videos drive his unique vision for this album.

Skillful: Fabio said: ‘Being able to use music without lyrics and act without a script, I’ve found a way to talk’

He said: ‘Being able to use music without lyrics and act without a script, I’ve found a way to talk.

‘What makes me so unusual as an artist is that my voice can be heard without having to say a single word. My music and images speak for themselves.’

The unprecedented album connects various art forms and is part of Fabio’s long-term visionary goal of establishing a label to support other forward-thinking artists whose creative output stretches beyond the confines of the current music industry model. .

Set to an emotional soundtrack of Fabio’s cascading piano music, the video combines the three art forms – film, contemporary piano music and dance – for even more effective impact.

WHAT IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS?

Multiple sclerosis (known as MS) is a condition in which the immune system attacks the body, causing damage to the nerves in the brain and spinal cord.

It is an incurable condition, for life. The symptoms can be mild in some, and in others more extreme, causing severe disability.

MS affects 2.3 million people worldwide, including around 1 million in the US and 100,000 in the UK.

It is more than twice as common in women as in men. A person is usually diagnosed between the ages of 20 and 30.

The condition is most commonly diagnosed in people of European descent.

The cause is not clear. There may be genes associated with it, but it is not directly hereditary. Smoking and low vitamin D levels are also linked to MS.

Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty walking, vision problems, bladder problems, numbness or tingling, muscle stiffness and spasms, balance and coordination problems, and thinking, learning, and planning problems.

Most patients will have episodes of symptoms that go away and come back, while some have symptoms that gradually worsen over time.

Symptoms can be controlled with medication and therapy.

The condition shortens the average life expectancy by between five and ten years.