Nihilism, Inspirations and female representation in my video.

Having taken much inspiration from Green Day's short movie and music video of 'Jesus Of Suburbia' the themes of nihilism, props and female inspiration were taken care of.

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*The full video will be listed above however for the sections I wish to discuss a time stamped link will be provided bellow for the relevant talking points*

https://youtu.be/fZFmaMbkUD4?t=6m12s

This section of the song is where I drew my inspiration for the 'smoking girl' cross cut during sections of my main lead to indicate not only a connection but to amplify lyrical content (Steve Archer's theory of lyrical classification). 

https://youtu.be/fZFmaMbkUD4?t=9m12s

This next scene in the bathroom is a demonstration of nihilistic and self destructive behaviour as well as an effective use of slow motion in post production editing. Both of which I have echo'd from my production with the low angle shot of rubber piping in the cave and slow motion shots of Kristian walking out of the tunnel. This rubber piping could have connotations of suicide or self harm.
This notion is heavily linked to the uses and gratifications theory which states that a youthful gothic audience which is a large component of my primary audience, would be anchored by various signifiers of angst, nihilism, and darkness. This is something I consider to be a large influence on my video and will be a key signifier through my lead role that will anchor a preferred reading on my audience.