Original music video “Bulldog” - (Bulterier) by Skryabin (2000)
Ernest Grann
Published
I directed and filmed Skryabin’s landmark music video “Bulterier”, a work that has become part of the history of Ukrainian music. Created in 2000, the video captured the energy, irony, and rebellious spirit of the era.
The song’s lyrics by Kuzma Skryabin reflect sharp irony toward “Europe” and the social manners of the early 2000s, turning the piece into a cultural document of its time. The bulldog image became a symbol of defiance and freedom, while the video itself served as a visual manifesto of the band’s new stage.
My role as director and cinematographer was to shape this vision into a coherent and powerful audiovisual statement — blending style, protest, and cultural resonance into a work that continues to be recognized as iconic within Ukraine’s music history.