Kriill - Other I | Music Video of the Week

Kriill 'Other I' unfolds as an animated music video that places allegory at its centre, transforming devotion into something both intimate and horrifying. Directed by Alina Popescu and produced by Opale Production, the video is set within a vast cathedral devoted to an unnamed otherworldly deity, following a young girl whose acts of worship begin as gentle offerings before escalating into acts of brutal self sacrifice. The animation is spare yet precise, allowing atmosphere and symbolism to carry the weight of the story.⁠

Rather than explaining its meaning outright, the video trusts the viewer to sit with discomfort. Each offering feels incremental and inevitable, reflecting how belief systems can quietly shift from comfort to control. The cathedral looms as both sanctuary and prison, while the girl’s quiet resolve makes the unfolding violence all the more disturbing. It becomes a powerful visual metaphor for blind faith and the unseen cost of rituals we accept without question.⁠

What makes 'Other I' so resonant is its restraint. The animation avoids excess, choosing repetition, silence and measured pacing to build tension. In doing so, it creates a haunting meditation on devotion, identity and the point at which belief begins to consume the self, standing as a compelling example of how animation in music videos can confront complex themes with clarity, courage and precision.⁠

CREDITS⁠

Director: Alina Popescu⁠

Music Artist: Kriill

Production: @opaleprod⁠

Animation: @chanttart, @arantxart⁠ If you're looking for a chance to have your work featured, head over to our video submissions page to learn more.⁠