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THEME EXPLORATION

iconic music video collection

12 films · 3 directors

Tracing the thread…

FILMS THAT EXPLORE THIS
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
Michael Jackson Video Greatest Hits: HIStory
1995 · Joe Pytka & John Landis
Australian Made
Australian Made
1987 · Richard Lowenstein
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
ABBA: The Definitive Collection
2002 · Lasse Hallström
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
Beastie Boys: Sabotage
1994 · Spike Jonze
D.A.F.T.
D.A.F.T.
1999 · Michel Gondry & Spike Jonze
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
2017 · Jake Kasdan
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
2010 · Edgar Wright
Mississippi Blues
Mississippi Blues
1984 · Bertrand Tavernier
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
Neil Young: Heart of Gold
2006 · Jonathan Demme
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
Tsuruhachi and Tsurujiro
1938 · Mikio Naruse
Nina
Nina
1978 · Alan Clarke
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
Four American Composers: Philip Glass
1983 · Peter Greenaway
DIRECTORS WHO EXPLORE THIS
Michel Gondry → France

Pioneer of innovative visual storytelling in music videos who blends surrealism, practical effects, and emotional narrative to create iconic moments that transcend the medium.

Spike Jonze → United States

Revolutionized music video direction by treating each video as a complete cinematic work, creating instantly recognizable iconic imagery through bold conceptual approaches and technical mastery.

Phil Cunningham → United Kingdom

Defined the aesthetic of electronic music videos through groundbreaking use of CGI, body horror, and futuristic imagery, creating visually unforgettable and culturally significant works.

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