Taylor Swift in the ‘Fortnight’ music video
Taylor Swift’s newest album, The Tortured Poets Department, made headlines not just for its shock launch but additionally for its double-album format. Following the album drop, The Midnights artist swiftly unveiled the music video for the single “Fortnight,” a collaboration with Post Malone.
What caught the consideration of followers and critics alike was the involvement of cinematographer Rodrigo Prieto, recognized for his work on Martin Scorsese movies. Prieto, who beforehand collaborated with Swift on music movies like “The Man” and “Cardigan,” introduced his experience to “Fortnight,” capturing its themes in hanging black and white.
The Mexican cinematographer has acquired many awards and nominations, together with 4 Academy Award nominations for Best Cinematography in Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain (2005) and Scorsese’s Silence (2016), The Irishman (2019), andKillers of the Flower Moon(2023).
The video follows Swift through various settings across Dead Poets Society stars, Ethan Hawke and Josh Charles, reflecting on themes explored in the album, while she and Post Malone portray a troubled romance amidst evocative imagery. With 31 tracks on the album, Swift’s introspective themes have garnered praise from critics, making “Fortnight” another avenue for fans to uncover hidden references and Easter eggs, characteristic of the singer’s music.