Romain Gavras and Yung Lean Unleash Schoolyard Anarchy in 'Storm'

Gary Grimes analyzes Romain Gavras's two-part short film 'Storm,' accompanying Gener8tion tracks and starring Yung Lean. Set in a Leeds boys' school in 2034, the video depicts a teacherless, drug-fueled environment where Yung Lean's character asserts dominance through violence and hazing. Grimes connects the film to teenage rebellion classics like 'Blue Spring' and the video game 'Bully,' and notes its commentary on male fragility, echoing Netflix's 'Adolescence' and Richard Gadd's 'Half Man.' The second part features a synchronized dance choreographed by Damian Jalet, reminiscent of Rosalia's BRIT Awards performance. 'Storm' is Gavras's second collaboration with Yung Lean, following the 2025 film 'Sacrifice,' which also starred Charli xcx. Gavras, known for controversial videos like M.I.A.'s 'Born Free' and Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'No Church in the Wild,' continues to push boundaries with this latest work.