While swimming through the tubes yesterday, I stubled upon Keith Schofield‘s treatment for Charlotte Gainsbourg and Beck’s ”Heaven Can Wait”. The treatment has very little to do with the actual result, which I find beautiful, and not only because Charlotte Gainsbourg is Jesus to me (evident, what with the bloodline and all).

It’s rare for a director to post an unedited pre-script treatment the way Schofield has. While it makes for a very amusing read, and possibly gives some insight into the director’s thematic motivations, it does not explain the result, which in addition to fine surreal storytelling is filled with references to online paraphernalia (the hamburger-skateboard and the kid running from the axe, there is likely many many more – the video looks to be something of a treasure hunt for web geeks). I love how it directly acknowledges the fact that music videos are now made for the internet, and no longer the defunct music channels.

See the official video above, or go here for a high quality director’s cut.