M.I.A.'s "Born Free" video has turned some heads and gotten her music banned in some countries. It was written by M.I.A. and directed by French director Romain Gavras. This shit has been widely described as political allegory, drawing parallels to many indigenous resistance movements around the world.
During the film, a mural is seen depicting armed red-headed men and the slogan "Our day will come", the historic motto of the Irish Republican Army. Also depicted are keffiya-wearing red-headed young people who throw rocks and glass bottles at the armored vehicles transporting the detainees, in an apparent reference to the iconic images of the Second Palestinian "Intifada".
Other dope videos by the director, Romain Gavras...
- Civilization", Justice - "Adidas Is All In" Commercial (2011)
- "Stress", Justice (2008)
- "I Believe", Simian Mobile Disco (2008)
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