Alexander/Hephaistion ~ Don't Die Before I Do [MV]

I don't know who you are
I know that you exist
Don't die
Sometimes love seems so far
I wait here
Your love I can't dismiss

Don't die before I do

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Seeing as the true Alexander The Great and Hephaestion Amyntor had years of friendship/love to their name, choosing the right song was a sensitive issue. I truly value their history as if it were my own and wanted to do them honor.

I finally decided on Rammstein's Stirb Nicht Vor Mir (Don't Die Before I Do). I felt it captured a dynamic I am sure was ever present; the fear of losing love to death and living more vigorously as a result of it. Ah, most beautiful irony, the thought of death is like a fire under one's feet, the smoke of it coiling around the soul and suddenly you're desperate to jump up and breathe life in. It pushes you on, makes you aware of time, space, others and what spirit still crawls inside you.

The line between life and death was blurred for both men, I'm sure, to carry out such a grand dream much sacrifice had to have been made and the risks were endless. I gather they chased brilliantly, sometimes so quickly they felt like they left death to the dust. Sadly, it always has a way of finding us all... doesn't it? It's that force that knows your weaknesses before you even do; that cruel pendulum swing that cuts your moves short. But it hasn't any design fit to dismantle love.

Although Alexander was known to sail through political/military regimes etc I imagine the thought of his general's -especially Hephaestion's- safety was fixed at the front of his mind and proved to be a far greater enemy than all else he was up against. It could have been a handicap but (history shows) somehow what they had was strong enough not to allow it (up until Hephaestion's premature demise that is. :[) Though Hephaestion passed before Alexander I believe the thread that connected them was eternal, made from the rarest of fabrics that not even death could cut. Perhaps after death they became the strongest they had ever been because their star of inspiration is still shining bright enough for us all to see...

I tried to arrange the scenes chronologically but strayed a few times when clips coincided better with the lyrics/theme. I hope through this video it's evident how deep the bond was (at least in mine and Oliver Stone's opinion) and how much they fought to keep it that way. UGH, I'm such a sap, I want to steal this couple and hide them under my pillow forever. Ahem. XD

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[shirasade]

This vid is fantastic - you captured their relationship perfectly!

[idontcare2807]

I love it.....and always crying when Hephaestion is dead...

[nightgathering]

A precious tribute, wonderful song, and what you wrote is just amazing. I love this couple too, hope their souls be together and living in joy forevermore.

[nightgathering]

Such a pure true and deep love, very beautiful!. Their souls are one.

[VioletNoire]

Okay, guys, I need some help!

That scene at 4:16, when Hephaistion is imitating how Alexander holds his head up - I can't find it anywhere! It's one my favorite moments but in "Alexander Revisited", the director's cut, it's simply not there, I don't get how that's possible! :(

[madaita55]

@TheFantasyWorl93

so not true!

[TheFantasyWorl93]

German is UGLY

[jessh2008]

I've never seen the bit where Hephaistion said Alexander had eyes like no other. Thanks for adding that bit. :O

[mardisaurus]

@idontcare2807 one of the saddest. scenes. in. a. movie. ever.

[gizzysinem]

R+

[xHORRORxBunnyx]

I love Jared, I love Collin, and i love this last part of video and song :3 awesome!

[Londonlovers1]

Awesome vid :3

Never heard that song before, it is really beatiful ♥