Cloud Strife | The War

"I think that's what's happening to me. That I'm...falling apart."
MAJOR FFVII: REBIRTH SPOILERS
First of many to come Rebirth edits, of course I had to edit/analyze Cloud first. He really goes through it in this game- getting possessed and driven to aggression and violence more and more as the game goes on, but as people talk about the game and about Cloud, I see a lot of people forgetting one major thing: Cloud is a victim. He's being controlled and manipulated by Sephiroth to do and say things he'd never do and say. Sephiroth uses fear, doubt, pain, and of course, jenova cells to break down Cloud's mentality, all while Cloud is under the impression that his mind is breaking due to "cellular degradation", (which is false) but leads Cloud to spiral into even more doubt and fear.
All this is what I wanted to capture in this edit, which I put to one of my favorite songs, SYML's "The War". I've been planning to edit Cloud to this song for over a year, because I think the lyrics really describe Cloud perfectly- a man who's "war" is over but still continues to struggle and suffer. A "mad boy".
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Comments make my day!
Media: Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Character: Cloud Strife
Song: The War by SYML
Program: Sony Vegas Pro 13

[@niqhtgvmi]

This is such a great analysis and storytelling of Cloud gradually declining mentally, highlighting Cloud's story and development in FF7 Rebirth. They've done such a good job with Cloud in this game, with the way they show his struggle, his uncertainty, his vulnerability, the layers of his shell shattering bit by bit.. Truly a piece of art. Watching this have me excited for what's next in the story, especially with how Cloud is going to deal with the truth of everything. With the way they're building it up in Rebirth, I have no doubts that its gonna be absolutely heartbreaking. Final Fantasy games are fantastic, but the remake trilogy takes this to the next level retelling a story that's already a masterpiece. I can't wait for the conclusion of this journey.

[@emohabibi]

Your edits always inspire me so much and inspire so much dialogue in my head. You capture Cloud's fear and anguish in such a heart wrenching narrative, following his mental decline... Your talent for storytelling shines in these kinds of edits, matching up dialogue and scenes to show us just how much Cloud is suffering. It is EVERYTHING to me, and ending on the scene of him falling to his knees after showing scene after scene of him being manipulated to harm and help Sephiroth? A masterpiece. I adore exploring Cloud's mental state and this is EVERYTHING. Amazing, absolutely amazing

[@b.h.4249]

God, this is exactly what I was looking for after finishing Rebirth. Thank you SO much for this masterpiece.

[@KajuKajuKatli]

I just found this and good lord I am now a sobbing mess 😭 the boy’s been through the wringer and you captured his struggles so perfectly rauuughhh

[@jennydomino1319]

Omg this was beautiful and heartbreaking. Amazing job at capturing Cloud’s tough time during this game. Amazing amazing job. Loved this so much. 🥹💜

[@nikitam9376]

I've watched this over 20 times now and it still gives me chills. It's so well made. Amazing work! I'm speechless.

[@hishouha]

What a good edit, I was not expecting to get choked up 😭 It just shows so well the instability of Cloud and all of the foreshadowing we encounter along the way. Pt.3 is going to be heart shattering

[@misswongs]

IVE BEEN OBSESSED WITH THIS SONG FOR AGES!!!!! dedicated it to all of my favorite traumatized main characters, but i never thought i'd see an edit of it with cloud in it!!!! amazing job i love this

[@dumbapple2054]

Emotional Damage in a video. All the conflicts that are new with Rebirth, thank you so much 😢❤

[@crystalstone1290]

I would love to see a Yuffie edit too! I feel just bc her character looks so happy go lucky people forget she is just a girl who went through a lot! (but I guess we don't have many content for yuffie now, hopefully in the third part)

[@retrojolt5100]

Came for All I want, stayed for The war. And then I came back for the war 5 times

[@demispectra9783]

UGH this storytelling as always so high tier so good UGH. I will die its such a good edit. No fancy effects just pure professional story telling.

[@crystalstone1290]

I love it! I feel like this is the best edit ever!

[@TheLordJesusChrist86]

Love to you, Cloud

[@Ash0ur]

this and "the way" are two of my favorite gmvs of all time ❤

[@shin_a]

This is so well made. Good job

[@b0r3dumb]

Holy shit that was goddamn amazing…. I sure miss fan MVs that weren’t short looping edits lol

[@soryuka]

Oh my god Kenn. You're insane for this, it's absolutely stunning. I'm speechless

[@dexaltat]

Awesome. Just awesome. You are truly understand this story and this character's.

[@JustaThinkr]

Holy Crap! This is one of the best edits I’ve ever had the luck of watching! It’s crazy amazing! ❤❤❤

[@annirawr]

Wow. Just wow. I have no words. This is amazing!!!! I loved every second of this ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@I2EJECTT]

These are pretty dope 🔥

[@TokoSynthesis]

Wow just incredible !

[@josikriebel8819]

Speechless...❤️

[@Vani30190]

WOW...amazing and beautiful!

[@ChocolatteMuffin90]

Wow, this is so so good, I lost all my words!

[@LeNoireXV]

This is Stunning 👏❤ 🖤

[@otakoedits]

Dude. This is top tier. Gonna go watch all your vids now lol

[@Yureka68]

This was amazing! You really did a great job! I'll be looking forward to your next edits, keep up the good work :D

[@drumjod]

Love it! Been working on a very different music video of the game myself for the last couple months. It's crazy to see some of the same short clips we're both using because I've zoomed in for timing and watched the same couple seconds so many times now haha. Very well done.

[@Bitterlemon84]

Woooooow, that gave me the chills 😰

[@tristanryan4334]

Don't worry younger me, it happens they retire us, keep moving forward keep hoping for love, the stigma of mental health

[@just-s0meone-0nline]

hell yeah‼️‼️‼️🔥

[@amandapineapple1845]

Such an amazing video! I love it! ❤❤ What I'd give to have the Japanese voices in a masterpiece like this. Great coloring (or things done to the image) it looks so crisp and beautiful ❤

[@user-vc7xl9eu4b]

This just masterpiece. Dont worry then more his struggle then higher will be his redemption in part3.

[@efitriasasadit2618]

Remember something,,about name,,me,,take you name cloudstrife,,and something other,,,

[@shinobiuzui3490]

I clicked so fast Omg the chills I got from this(and spoilers but who cares)

[@efitriasasadit2618]

Can you hearts and about you friends,,,you always can,,about you lovely,,

[@LilyChilyFries]

WIWIEGHAUSHAHAUAUAHA

[@just-s0meone-0nline]

i finished playing the game💀

[@yourhighness6034]

the edit is amazing but the filter that makes their skin very frosty kinda puts me off xD

[@shin_a]

This is so well made. Good job