Stereogum reports that today, Bruce Springsteen shared his directorial debut Hunter of Invisible Game through his website (click here to watch it). The 10-minute clip is part short film and part music video for the song "Hunter of Invisible Game" from Springsteen's latest album, High Hopes. The plot of the film seems to involve Springsteen trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, or maybe it's just New Jersey in 2014 (I live there, so I'm allowed to make that joke). The actual music video portion begins about halfway through.
Springsteen co-directed the film with Thom Zimny, and shared this statement on his website:
"A hearty thank you to our friends and fans who supported us on the High Hopes leg of our World Tour. Our South African and Australian/New Zealand shows were a particular highlight, but a big shout out has to go to our American fans who brought us down the home stretch.
The past 2 plus years and nearly 170 shows have been a life changer. Thanks to you, we have dwelled deep within the transformative power of rock n' roll. You've helped us bring a new and revitalized E St. Band into being. We take this break with a sense of joy, renewed purpose and filled with the spirit to bring you our best in the future. We've still got a few surprised for you.
For a long part of the year, Thom Zimny and I have been talking about shooting a short film for "Hunter of Invisible Game." We've finally got the job done, and we think it's one of our best. Thanks Thom for the hard work and brotherly collaboration. You and your crew bring it all. And to all of you out there in E St. Nation, we hope you enjoy! See ya up the road."
