Ludovic Gontrand brings a larger-than-life twist to the classic road trip story - overlaying a nostalgic ode to youth with a deeper message of acceptance and trust - in his video for Seoul-born, Paris-based producer and DJ Didi Han.

Shot between Paris and Marseilles, the video for Youth follows a lonely giant hitchhiker - played by 7’4” Serbian actor Dalibor Micic - who is picked up by a group of young friends.

Squeezed together in the back seat of a clapped-out car, the group embark on an epic journey across France, stopping off to raid petrol stations, dance at warehouse raves and admire sweeping views. Bonded by their shared experiences and growing camaraderie, the giant’s awkwardness blossoms into quiet confidence.

Intercutting between bleak landscapes and intimately observed human moments, the film - beautifully shot by DoP Jeff Bierman - traces both a physical and emotional journey.

Filmed over three days with a small and agile crew, the team travelled from Paris to Marseilles in order to fully immerse themselves in the road trip experience, even throwing a real-life rave party in a Marseilles warehouse. Meanwhile the hypnotic Dalibor Micic anchors the film with a subtly sensitive performance.

HAMLET director Ludovic Gontrand says: “With this film, we wanted to celebrate the naivety of youth with all its spontaneity and beauty, as well as portraying an alternative point of view by giving the classic road trip narrative an unexpected twist.

"Sometimes you make great friends on the road - it’s all about being fearless and accepting people for who they are.”