Auetur Theory

In this, i will be looking at a particular director and take a look at the different videos that he or she has directed. The directer that i have choosen to look at is, Jonas Akerlund, swedish music video directer he also plays the drums. He is known for his stylish music video's and has the opportunity to work with the likes of; Pink, The Prodigy, Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera, David Guetta, Lady GaGa, Beyonce and Britney Spears. Below are some of the videos that he has directed;

Maroon 5 ft Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger (2011)

David Guetta ft Kelly Rowland - When Love Takes Over (2009)



Lady GaGa ft Beyonce - Telephone (2010)

Before coming a music video directer, he had previously done a number of films including a number of show's of Madonnas which he had put onto DVD's and also two others Horsemen (2009) and Small Apartments to be released in 2012.

Jonas's music videos are known for getting a very good reception and also known for being very different, individual and not falling into the usual stereotype. Other videos that Akerlund has directed include;

Madonna - Music (2002)

Robbie Williams - Come Undone (2003)

Pink - Sober (2008)

Who's That Chick - David Guetta ft Rihanna 2010

One video that has given Akerlund particular contraversy was the 1997 video by the Prodigy for drug use, nudity and violence.