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  • Actors: Michel Gondry, Akhenaton, Patricia Arquette, Thomas Bangalter, Beck
  • Directors: Michel Gondry, Lance Bangs, Olivier Gondry
  • Producers: Lance Bangs, Georges Bermann, Julie Fong, Lou Stellato, Paul DeGooyer
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English, French
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: Exempt
  • Studio: Mute Films
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Dec 2003
  • Run Time: 30 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000DK4OO
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 21,524 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The Work of Director Michel Gondry invites the lucky viewer into a wonderland of childlike imagination. Before the Versailles-born Gondry turned his creative ingenuity to feature films (beginning with the underrated Human Nature and the 2004 Jim Carrey comedy Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind), these 27 music videos and assorted "stories and things" formed a legacy of supreme cleverness, suggesting a creative lineage from the pioneering film magic of Georges Méliès to the groundbreaking experimental films of Norman McLaren.

It's perfectly fitting that the accompanying 75-minute documentary is titled "I've Been 12 Forever," because Gondry (b.1964) never lost the sense of wonder and inventiveness that children display when their minds are allowed to flourish in a creative environment. No wonder he's best known for his dazzling collaborations with Icelandic pop star Björk, resulting in music videos (seven included here) that redefined the magical potential of the medium. Each, in its own way, is a masterpiece of the fantastic.

What's also remarkable about Gondry's work is its technical progression, from the homemade crudeness of his earliest videos for the French band Oui Oui, to the technical wizardry of Kylie Minogue's "Come Into My World", in which the Australian pop star is seamlessly multiplied as she strolls around a busy Parisian intersection; like many of Gondry's videos, it's a stunning "how-did-they-do-that?" work of art, reminiscent of Zbigniew Rybcynski's prize-winning 1982 short "Tango". From the hilarious dreamworld of the Foo Fighters' most popular video "Everlong" to the painstaking pixilation of Gondry's videos for the White Stripes (one made entirely of animated Lego blocks), this DVD is packed with Gondry's tireless pursuit of perfection; he'll do whatever's necessary, no matter how simple or complex, to achieve perfect harmony between song, artist, and visual concept. All the while, he's drawing from a seemingly endless well of inspiration, as evident in the delightful 52-page booklet of stories, drawings, photos, and interviews that chronicle the eternal sunshine of a brilliant mind. --Jeff Shannon



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Features a collection of music videos, short films, documentaries and stories directed by Michel Gondry. Features the music videos: The White Stripes - 'Dead Leaves And The Dirty Ground', Kylie Minogue - 'Come Into My World', The Chemical Brothers - 'Star Guitar', Bjork - 'Joga' , Beck - 'Deadweight', Foo Fighters - 'Everlong', Daft Punk - 'Around The World' and more.

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Jus' plain class!, 12 Dec 2003
By Simon J. Whight "typical_moody_dj" (Manchester) - See all my reviews
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When I heard about this series I was INSTANTLY excited. Finally, the chance to get my hands on some Chris Cunningham on DVD. So that was promptly ordered on Amazon. Hoping to also have the Spike Jonze one delivered to me as a choice Chrimbo present. And then there is this one, at first I thought 'I've not heard of Michel Gondry' and it was promptly shoved to the back of the priority purchases list. HOWEVER, on wandering about town one day I noticed that this DVD has the fantastic White Stripes Fell In Love With A Girl 'lego' video on the front of it. Something I found jaw dropping. Needless to say about an hour later this had found its way into my home.

This series appears to have been created by Jonze, Cunningham and Gondry themselves so they can have an outlet 'to date' of their various works. Its much more than just a collection of music videos too. Michel's DVD spans the late 80's right up to now. You can watch his videos in artist order, chronological order or a nice randomized shuffle order ... a nice touch. The artist are all of high calibre, Bjork, White Stripes, Daft Punk, Chemical Brothers, Rolling Stones and Kylie (who even waives her fee for her track & video Come Into My World to donate to the NSPCC, another reason to buy!). The videos themselves are pure art, the lego animation of White Stripes is as I said, jaw dropping. Michel knows how to tell a story with his videos, how to have a visual representation of the music for us to see on screen. Probably why our wonderful songstress Bjork has chosen him so many times to provide the visual side to songs like Joga, Bachelorette, Hyperballad and so on. What he does is literally unexplainable and something you have to see in action. Wonderous photography skills and innovative ideas that you'd never be able to see from anyone else.

Theres also more than just the music, several short films, TV adverts and animations from Gondry, including one with Jim Carey of all people, and my personal favourite is Drumb & Drumber, a very clever short made up from video clips of Gondry drumming in various locations ... always raises a smile! You also get a 75 minute 'behind the scenes' documentary and a 52 page booklet with artwork, text and interviews with Gondry. A FULL and varied package. Check this series out, they are just the best thing to happen to music video ever!

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The work of Director Michel Gondry, 21 Jan 2004
By P. James (Surrey) - See all my reviews
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This is my most recent purchase in "The Work of Director" collection. I'd only really heard of Michel Gondry because of some of the Bjork videos and the Chemical Brother's Star Guitar. I bought this DVD more on the strength of the two DVD's in this series.

Having just spent the last couple of hours watching this one, it is in my opinion the best one so far. From the clever way it's packaged, to the amazing videos and the fascinating story behind Gondry, this DVD will appeal on so many levels.

It's worth the price alone for the ingenuity of Cibo Matto's Sugar Water video! This is a definite must have!

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Genius!, 26 May 2004
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Just watched this today and all I can say is that it's probably the most exciting dvd I've ever seen. This man has a fantastic knack of simply matching images to music. No other director exhibits such a real feel for the music - every video here totally matches the artist and the song. So many clever touches - you really have to watch some of these videos several times to 'get' all the ideas he puts into his work. In short, there is no other video director who is quite so innovative, creative, artistic and just plain damn brilliant as Michel Gondry. Buy! With 4 hours plus of footage you really can't go wrong with this. I'm thinking of buying a copy for all my friends as early Christmas presents!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Fresh Spirit
I bought this as a gift for a loved one who is a big fan of Michel Gondry, her favourite director, we've watched his movies together, so I was eager to see all of the Music Videos... Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Superb
How this guy has so many genuinley interesting ideas for videos is incredible. he's a real artist. The disc is double sided so when you think you've finally seen all his videos... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Chris Morse

4.0 out of 5 stars dreamy, spooky, funny
Gondry has this wizardly combination of cool ideas and a real feeling for the music he's illuminating. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gondry the Genius
I love this DVD! It really is a treat and Gondry obviously has a sense of humour aside from being a visual storytelling genius. Read more
Published on 24 Jan 2004 by suzero

5.0 out of 5 stars you'd be a daft punk not to get this!
This is a great DVD. If you like your music videos creative then this is for you!

I have just ordered the Spike Jonze and Chris Cunningham DVD's on the Strength of this... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank the lord this has been released
Michel Gondry is widely acclaimed as one of the best - if not THE best - music promo directors ever. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2003

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