Talented musician Dominik Bär approached me and my collaborator Petra Stipetic in 2018, asking if we could create an animated music video for his song "NAURU." The song tells the story of the real-world island of Nauru and its struggle to maintain a sustainable balance under the pressures of modern-day capitalism and globalization. For our interpretation, we designed a living island that slowly consumes itself, bit by bit, until it is no longer able to stay afloat. The kangaroo-like creature that sweeps the island up at the end serves as a metaphor for the Australian government taking advantage of Nauru’s vulnerable economic situation to further their own interests. This visual narrative highlights the consequences of exploitation and ecological depletion, capturing the harsh realities faced by the island under external pressures.
SCREENINGS
Fest Anca (Music Video Award) 2019
TimeShare: A Night of Screenings 2019
Music Shorts Film Festival 2019
15th International Animation Festival of Brasil - Anim! Arte 2019 (BRA)
CREDITS
Animation | Concept - Maren Wiese & Petra Stipetic
Music - Dominik Bär