Synopsis
The video follows Billy Joel's masterpiece, Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, where two old friends reconnect at an Italian restaurant, and reminisce about their youth and the rise and fall of Brenda and Eddie’s romance. Flashbacks of love, heartbreak, and nostalgia intertwine, ending with a bittersweet toast to the past.
Our Review
This song by Billy Joel is considered one of his greatest musical and lyrical achievements. Listeners often describe it as "magical," with many saying they can vividly picture the scene of people sitting at an Italian restaurant. Erika Dierke beautifully recreates it, capturing every word, every scene, and perfectly matching the song's beat, pitch, and mood.
Director Biography - Erika Dierke
Erika Dierke is a young student at the University of Mississippi with a passion for storytelling through film. She is a freshman majoring in Sports Media and Spanish and created most notably, You Deserve an Oscar which received the Spotlight on the Arts award from the Minnesota State High School League.
Credits
Erika Dierke
Director
Erika Dierke
Producer
Jenna Dierke
Key Cast
"Brenda (young)"
Noah Bogle
Key Cast
"Eddie (young)"
Laura Dierke
Key Cast
"Brenda "
Robert Dierke
Key Cast
"Eddie "
Specifications
Project Type:
Music Video, Student, Short
Runtime:
5 minutes 15 seconds
Completion Date:
June 3, 2024
Production Budget:
100 USD
Country of Origin:
United States
Country of Filming:
United States
Language:
English
Film Color:
Color
First-time Filmmaker:
No
Student Project:
Yes - St Anthony Village High School
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