Critical Reflection by Shehlizeh Omer For Music Promotion Package “In the Stars” The music video represents the universal social issue of grief and mental health struggles, particularly among young individuals, by portraying a girl coping with the loss of a loved one. This representation aligns with contemporary media’s increasing focus on mental health awareness, challenging past conventions that often overlooked or romanticized grief. The music video uses various cinematic techniques to authentically depict the protagonist’s emotional turmoil, ensuring that the audience can relate to her pain and struggles. The use of flashbacks serves as a powerful storytelling device, allowing viewers to witness the contrast between past happiness and present sorrow. Flashbacks are not just a storytelling device but also a tool to build nostalgia, they are an example of fragmented narratives in post-modern media. These fragmented memories emphasize the protagonist’s psychological state, rei...