Commander

Audi R8 – Commander
Car commercial, flashbacks, match cutting, music, use of stock footage, a retired astronaut  is reminded of his glory days as he takes a trip in the Audi R8, framed photographs hanging on the wall of a man during his youth, establishing shots of a home and a man’s history, back in the day when he used to be an astronaut, space travel, NASA memorabilia, vintage photos, then and now, old man sitting in his living room, grumpy and bored, disenchanted, depression, depressed, old age and retirement, unfulfilled and sad, nurse clearing the uneaten food, man arriving home with the groceries, checking on his dad, father and son relationship, man surprising his dad, handing over the keys, test drive, driving, intercutting of past and present, boarding the spaceship and getting into the car, feeling exhilarated and rejuvenated, exhilaration and excitement, starting the engine, getting ready for liftoff, countdown, car being compared to a rocket, speed and racing, reliving a moment, memories and remembering, sentimental and nostalgic, blast from the past

Director: Craig Gillespie
Production House: MJZ
Agency: Venables Bell & Partners, USA