@PhilippeAndreFilms I wrote and directed this video for Roger Sanchez in 2001. It’s so much heartwarming to see how my short film can connect with all of you. ‘Another Chance’ was so inspiring to me, I wrote a story following the lyrics but being distant from them at the same time, letting space to the music and create emotion. I directed this piece of film over 2 nights shoot in New York. When I added a 2 minute dialogue right in the middle, I was expecting MTV and Label would never accept it. But everybody loved it. Thank you so much to all of you for your wonderful comments.
@PhilippeAndreFilms your talent and depth of emotion and empathy to create this has touched so many people. I loved it at the time and still refer to it as my favourite music video all these years later. I still ‘feel’ every time I watch it; you’re truly talented.
My mother and I watched this on tv when it was very new. But we never really remembered who made the track and what it was called after years of not having seen it. But the only memory we had was this sad music video. A couple of years ago my mom yelled with glee: I REMEMBER IT and after what seemed like nearly 2 decades, we found it and watched it over and over again. This was an amazing experience that my mother and I share, we love this short film and wish you the best.
This music video is a masterpiece, that fits so effortlessly beautifully with the song, you should be so proud for it! Nobody else could have written & directed it the same way, it has touched so many hear
From my pre-teen years I was obsessed with, yes this song, but specifically the video. Only now I’m in my 30s do I realise why and now I cry every time at “yeah, that’s my problem” thank you
@PhilippeAndreFilms This video is outstanding; very simple yet multilayered and complex. For closure purposes, I would be curious for you as the writer and director, what is the appropriate ending? Is the guy scared and will never see her again leading to another cycle of heartbreak, as evident by his intimidated look as he is leaving, or did you envision a happy ending? What did you as the creator have in mind?
Thank you so much for your work. I've been listening to this song for many years because it has always stood out. I have always found comfort in this song and probably always will. @PhilippeAndreFilms
Honestly one of the greatest music video of all time. The song is the perfect backing track to such an emotional story, and story with little dialogue, yet instantly makes the viewer connected to it. Honestly a masterpiece.
I watched it in Pakistan when my dad didn’t approve of us watching MTV. It was 5 am and I just caught this song and it’s stuck to me ever since. The song, lyrics and the video. True masterpiece
@PhilippeAndreFilms You Sir are a true Artist. This video has just popped up as recommended and I instantly remembered it and the line "your heart's too big". Thank you for your genius
Wow, never thought I'd have a chance to reach the creator of this masterpiece! I just want to say thank you Philippe! This is my favorite music video of all time, loved it from the first time I saw it back in 2001. In my opinion it was (and still is) an oasis in a desert of vapid, meaningless house music videos.
Congratulations to your production because is a point of view very real in the normal life the fear, the love, the lies and the suffering. They are topics of all times, so actually!!!
Man it's a masterpiece, the best music video I have ever seen at least in my humble opinion , the line do you need help and she says who doesn't ... so POIGNANT !!!
This is probably the best MTV ever created! You are a true creative genius. The story is simple and universal. Yet it hits home to everyone with a heart.
This exquisitely encapsulates the essence of human nature. We start in life with a heart bigger than ourselves, who shrinks with the passing of time from all the blows we get from those around us, only to grow big again each time we think we might've found our other half. Beautiful, just beautiful.
You deserve an Oscar. This is the best Video on earth, this is such a hit in the heart for all uf us emphats, but on the right way. so sad that this video is not more present nowadays (remaster it, please) R E S P E C T!!!!!!!!! Love, love, loveee the video and the song. THANK YOU!
One of my favorite but saddest music videos of all time. Love listening to it, but it's harder than watching PS I Love you. How you managed this in less than 5 minutes is unbelievable, great work!
Its just perfect, The heart the girl the sparkle in the eyes just everything. Sometime being Pure innocent hearted feels like being doomed in the modern society to be alone. A Part 2 would be amazing.
This is pure masterpiece... Matches perfect with the music, can't imagine any other production. Can You say something more about the video ? How was the people reaction around ? Thank You, this is a part of my childhood, so many memories.
Thank you for a great piece of art. Timeless video för a timeless track. It’s one of my favorites. For eternity. I was in my young twenties back then. An age where great memories are created.
I keep having to google "music video girl shrinking heart" because I love this video so much, and I can never remember the song. It's my favourite music video of all time, since the first time I saw it. I love it so much. Thank you for making something so real.
Wow that is amazing and what an absolute honour to be able to interact with you. I've watched videos on MTV and VH1 and YouTube etc since being a kid and this video is by far one of the most beautiful I absolutely love it. My best wishes and blessings prayers to you, THANK YOU
Thank you very much for sharing your art and soul with the world. This video is so beautiful that makes it criminal that Oscars doesnt have a category for music short films.
This is my favourite music video of all time. The track is amazing, but the story it tells is so much better. It's so emotional and so real. Thank you.
You made the song so very beautiful with this video! So vulnerable. I was touched by it. And still it moves me when I see it. Because I see me. So: thank you! And so nice to meet you this way.
Hi Phillie!!! I have been a professional video editor for over 20years. I just read your comment for this first time and so I had to tell you….this video clip has been an inspiration and example I have been using to many young directors and editors to teach them the art of solid , simple and effective story telling with out requiring any crazy CGI. You are a brilliant artist and I wish you all the best in future endeavours. From a fellow artist to another…Bravo my friend.
Thank you for this video, and especially for that couple of minutes of dialogue... It is so, so special and relatable looking back at one's life in retrospect.
Thank you for making this amazing video It’s a masterpiece I love the song, but every time I hear it, I remember the video Only people with big heart can understand it, it hits me straight in the So thank you, thank you, thank you
Philippe, I'm not even joking here but I literally was listening to Placebo - A song to say goodbye and automatically thought of playing this song next. I can't believe it that you directed both these music videos!!
@aschmitt3395 I know what you mean! It's such a powerful scene. I'm really glad they left the conversation in the video. It's sad....but it makes me think how the man is on his own heart journey too. They're just at different stages of it. I think it's still happy in the end because she has a new sense of hope and her heart is large again....because she knows there's another chance...
This is one of the music videos that really moved me the most. The fact that it is 2025 and I’m searching for it again because it made such impact. Truly a life work when you make such piece of art
one of the best pieces of music ever. the video is also a beautiful comment on the human condition, on our need for love, how rejection can make you feel small , and the misunderstandings that can happen in life and love. the video is a work of art.
This video has a deep meaning. I’d say keep the small heart to those who think a big heart is a weakness. Let the big heart remain a big heart for those who appreciate it
2019, when I was a child I did not understand the message of this song, but now at the age of 27 with my life experience and my great suffering for a love that could have been wonderful but the distance has destroyed I finally understand the true essence
I feel this video is even more poignant and relevant today than its first release. More and more greed, a huge dwindling of emotional intelligence and very little semblance of a connection to life
This extraordinary video with this sublime soundtrack....who would not weep? What is most endearing to me is the girl is so strong willed, her huge heart will Never break! Pass the tissues ok ;)
Great Video , thanks Philippe Andre Films , I know the feeling, Hearts too Big. Nothing wrong really about having a huge Heart. It means you can Love loads. X
@PhilippeAndreFilms the audio makes it perfect and the emotion that runs through it, the actress was perfect to convey that vulnerability and that emotion with the beats it just makes you feel like crying remembering the perfect time in your life, so thank you
@PhillippeAndreFilms You're a legend man. This video is very meaningful and realistic in today's society with love for money only. We drain women out of their love, yet we expect them to have enough love for us!