Song to say goodbye / Placebo - Production: Bikini Films/London - Virgin Music - EMI/London
After the 4mn music video version I wrote and directed for PLACEBO on Song to say goodbye, I suggested to make this extended 8mn version as a short film. I shot in 35mm over two days in Los Angeles. Placebo remixed their track for the film.
A 9 years old boy is peering over the steering wheel as he drives down a Los Angeles Freeway. The young boy looks after a middle aged man, presumably his father, sitting at the back of the car. A concerned looking child who is struggling to deal with a parent with serious mental health problems.
Selected for the opening night at the Nemo festival / Cinéma des Cinéastes / Paris Selected at the Rushes Soho Short Festival London Screened at the Nemo Festival in the ‘Director’s Delight’ Program, International Panorama
@TheSneezingMonkeyI just wanted to let you know that your film hit so close to home for me, that it made me cry. Incredible work my friend. Thank you for creating this...
@Lycantroph71Sir, this video is a true piece of art. So very deep, awesome story telling. Thank you for this art work!
@wilks6Frankly, sir, you created a masterpiece. One of the greatest music video films ever made. Thank you.
@semthezebSaying this video is amazing, is an understatement. Thank you for this timeless art.
@taniniver666The story you brought to existence will forever resonate in this world.
@SeniorAdrianYour craft is soul touching. Every time i see it, i shed tears.
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WikipediaThe original video written and directed by Philippe André portrays a mentally challenged father while his son is trying to cope with his dad's condition.
PromoMagHe imagined a young boy who looks after a middle-aged man – presumably his father – in a compelling case of age and role reversal that sways between realism and surrealism.
Les InRocks On pourrait croire que l’enfant est psychologiquement malade, mais en réalité, les rôles sont inversés.
Sens CritiqueLe clip est selon moi tout aussi beau que la chanson. Ce clip original dure 8: 18 …
Rated Tunes There are many explanations or attempts to explain what this song really means, especially the images in the video…
Le Point Les Anglais interpréteront Song To Say Goodbye, avec en arrière-plan le poétique clip de la chanson ou un petit garçon prend sous son aile un homme plus vieux.
