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After this video, I immediately bought the book. I waited for the book to ship and I was as excited as a little girl waiting for a puppy to come home. I finished the book in 3 days and my god, it was one of THE BEST thing I've ever read my entire life. Thank you, Zealous Creative. I'm really looking forward to similar future project.
Wow, what a great review-thanks! We recently released a graphic novel follow-up to our other short film, Zero. Check it out here: bit.ly/Zero-The-Beginning
Zealous Creative i bought it on Amazon JP and gave it a 5 stars review ;)
Sorry, but can you tell me the name of the book? I’m really interested in it. Thank you a lot!
Ignacio Medina it's called The Magnum Opus, you can find it in description of this video
Book?!??
The fact that this guy is still puting hearts and replying comments after 8 years is amazing
He did it again
What a legend
R/madlad
This girl
well it just shows that its all part of a cycle in some way or another. just boiled down in to one artsy nugget of stop motions animation.
Honestly, this is such a sad story. Their entire short life is spent working and desperately hoping for a friend while fighting their extinction.
They don’t die when they disappear, according to the book they just get teleported to outside the workshop
:(
I haven't read the book but if they're hoping for a friend why doesn't the previous creator just make one more since he seemed to have nearly half of the time left when he finished the first one.
@@SC-zl6gs that is exactly what I thought too!!
You mean like... real life? Lol
How can people find this piece of art even remotely creepy or nightmare inducing?This has to be one of the best and most beautiful animations I’ve ever seen.There’s also brilliant music to back it up.
Bueno, eso es por qué muchos la vimos de niños y los personajes se veían algo inquietantes, además la atmósfera genera un aura de misterio que genera más inqietud. Pero bueno ví esto por primera vez cuando estaba en primero de primaria creo, y ahora tengo casi 16 años y ahora que lo vuelvo a ver me parece una obra realmente hermosa, aún sigo pensando en los posibles significados que podría tener
It is super creepy.
@@mapron1nobody cares what you think vladimir
The animation is very well made and i can't even imagine how many hours of work must have been put into this, but none of that's the creepy part. Just imagine what it would be like to live for about a day, and within that time all you would be good for and the most you could accomplish is to create and animate another one of your kind. The ending hit hard for me, especially considering that the second character realized this as well, that they are basically purposeless. That really existential moment of the clock ticking would be overwhelming to any of us. If any of them failed to make a new one, who knows what would happen, if the time's up before one of them finish and they perish without anything to show for it, the entirity of their legacy could turn to dust, because there would be nobody left animated. Who knows, maybe i read the situation all wrong, but that's the beauty of the lack of context. Overall, i agree. This isn't scary, nor nightmare-inducing. It's just cold and suspenseful, that's all.
Its because of the mask. Its pretty clear.
Dude it's been 11 years and this is still a masterpiece
And they are still hearting and replying to comments! so slay
I watched this when I was little and I just now found out theres a part 2 book
When 5 minutes tells a story better than most 90 minute movies, you know its special
SHUT THE FK OFF!
@@xxxHilDeGaNxxx don't be a sad panda!
@@WharGhoul_ a sad panda? what do you mean? are you asuming my gender?
@@xxxHilDeGaNxxx yes ma'am I am
@@xxxHilDeGaNxxx sorry man
bro this man just been born 3 minutes ago and he rockin that violin
SassyLlama Boi lmao tbh tho
True Ling Ling
To think that the one he made is going to have to do them violin skills
That's a power of heredity.
@@pembe116 Although I do wonder what twoset would say about his fingering skills (or lack thereof)
I love how Allegro (I assume that's the Maker's name) slowly begins to smile as he creates the next Maker
Thank you for reading the book!
@@zealouscreative AAAA I LOVED IT SO MUCHHHHH
This short perfectly encapsulates the human condition of picking up the tools of the ones before us time running out scurrying to leave others better off
This is honestly a pretty sad, vicious cycle.
You mean the cycle of life?
MattyDove no, more like the cycle of being created by your partner/SO/maker and then only having the amount of time in the hourglass to recreate your said counterpart before you perish, then the same goes for your counterpart after the time is up.
Not really. I don't want to spoil anything but you really should read the book. The link to get it is in the description.
They get to be together, to look forward to that. Many people toil endlessly and never get to 3:41, they get that moment over and over
Yes just living for 3 minutes only there to create another of your kind, no one there to love you and praise you... I can’t imagine
Years ago, I thought they both were a couple and they were making each other over and over again even if they could only meet for a few seconds.
They aren’t? I think that’s a beautiful way of seeing it
@@thetomfooler3192 Well said.
@@thetomfooler3192 it’s supposed to be a Father and daughter but it is a cool way of seeing it
Same
Mmh
Just started the book and it is interesting to note how there are a couple contrasts to this film and the opening chapter. The film implies that Allegro was unsure of how to wake Sonata (his successor) and attempted several things before consulting the book for advice. The book gives the impression he was immediately aware that music was the key to her birth. Also love how the music in this is actually not just part of the narrative, but is actually present in the process of making, and is what Spurs Allegro on with the urgency needed to perform his task.
You can see Allegro attempting several things before consulting the book and, as a last effort, attempting to wake Sonata using music.
@calciummother re-read @NerdTrap 's comment again. He is pointing the differences between the short and the book I was about to comment the same, in the book the creation process has notable differences
Ty 4 this insight since im not a musician i cant reach that lvl of interpretation. But instead going 4 a more poetic way to take it showing how the circle of life goes and how humanity survives doing a tranference of knowledge but art is what make us want to live. At least that was my take.
This is one of the greatest stop-motion works of all time. All of the details. The implied worldbuilding. The reveal at the end. There is absolutely no dialogue but the story is still communicated so well. Animation truly is storytelling through motion, with this short being a prime example. I have nothing to criticize this short about. Any grievances anybody could have about this animation comes down to a matter of taste and personal opinion. Objectively speaking, this is effectively a perfect work of art.
This honestly pretty sad though, to keep a species alive they must continue to remake others only to have a few minutes with one another
Canis Mortem Seems a lot like real life actually.
@@adammartinez8794 yes! Men real lfe in the actually.
I dont know, you start out with someone who loves you who gives you a goal, something to look forward to all througout your life. And in the end having achieved your goal you die in the presence of someone who loves you, whom you have now given a life purpose in return. It doesnt sound so bad to me.
Canis Mortem humanity does all the time it’s years for us not minutes
Yeah, i thought it was just him trying to make a girlfriend at first, but nah, it's more depressing than that.
Did anyone else notice that the closer he was to bringing her alive the more he smiled
I'm glad you noticed :)
Brooke Kennedy oh I just re-watched it to see it and yeah. Beautiful
Brooke Kennedy The saddest part was when he finished. He had to disappear.
ARMYs are everywhere ARMYYYYY ;)
Oh man holy kook oh holy shit hiiiii!!! NICE TO MEET U!
this is how life feels. doing “what we’re supposed to” until our time runs out just so another person can do the same thing, and we’re told we’re doing something noble. as The Maker finds out in this, the only true form of escape is self-expression
It’s honestly the epitome of the story of our lives. It’s as soon as we figure out how to make another one of us that we are gone.
9 years later, and I still find this animation to be on par with block buster films such as Coraline. Everything is so smooth and wonderfully pleasing to the eye. Also, as an added note, the book is absolutely amazing! You guys really lived up the the 'Creative" in your name.
That's high praise. Thank you! We'd really appreciate it if you left a review of the book to help spread the word!
This is my second favorite animation after destino.
А как называется книга?
My teacher made us watch this short film in fifth grade and when the plot twist came out whole class were in shock. Aw memories
Lol love ur name Dua, ik a girl with the same name as u
...What is the plot twist??
same wtf
@@atanaZion yesss i need to know
@@atanaZion pot twist is when the plot is straightforward then we knew it’s gonna end there but suddenly the story changes
This is 11 years old and I only found it today, but it is just on time. Serendipitous. Art touches a place in your soul that can’t speak for itself and springs forth. Everyone interprets it differently and sees something in it that speaks directly to them. Your piece was so beautiful, it’s so concise and yet at the end I burst into tears. Time is fleeting. We have such a small window to create something that touches. You have created exactly that. From my heart to yours. Thank you 🤍.
This is such an amazingly interesting world right here, an endless cycle of makers, presumably never ending just to make themselves once more. And the animation is stellar, so fluid yet with that stop motion timeless charm An absolute gem Not even mentioning the character design, love that
If you're interested in going deeper into the world, be sure to check out the follow-up book called The Magnum Opus. More info here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
This is my worst fear, living in endless loop
Welcome to quarantine, it can sometimes feel like it
No bro, its ok, just realize what is life about on the time, and do all the posible to guide your son, Thats Will be all:)
Well if one of the rabbits fail to make a new one then the loop will end
Dont worry we already do that.
Same
Great story, great characters, beautiful execution.
Aaayyyy
@@fulcrumlives8575 ayyyyyyy
@@generalgrievous3524 ayyyy got any new lightsabers to add to your collection?
Yo dud3! Me and my dad used to watch you religiously!
Wait! You here?!
First watched this when I was in seventh grade. Now, coming back to it, it's almost like watching a completely different production. The artistic peculiarities are almost twice as fascinating as they were when I lasted visited.
This was the video that single handedly inspired me to make a stop motion short by hand. The intricate design of every single prop "The Maker" left me in awe and made me re-watch this video so many times. seeing people make something as beautiful as this always makes me want to do art.
This cycle is so sad. So basically what the creature has to do is make a creation and teach it everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do that same thing.
This cycle is so sad. So basically what happened is that the creature has to do is make a creation and teach you everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do the same thing in a cycle.
This cycle is so sad. So basically what the creature has to do is make a creation and teach it everything they know and give them the book to make their creation and do that same thing.
Sounds exactly like life itself.
note to young zoomers and alphas: beings of higher consciousness can break the cycle.
Did I just start a trend-
So this is a never ending cycle of creation
Yes
Yes but I believe they are trapped in the cycle, unable to escape. (just what I read from the end.)
Your aikon is kowai in Japan
swigitty swooty I'm coming for the booty Until Ario’s turn
swigitty swooty I'm coming for the booty Until Ario’s turn
Well 11yrs old and this is the first time I've seen it, Im 63 and still get totally mesmerised by things like this. It was totally enchanting and left me wanting more. Just beautiful, thanku everyone involved for creating this wonderful production and this delightful lil creature who by the way stole my heart. I've subscribed and im now off to explore your world 🥰 Thanku very much x
Thank you for watching and subscribing. I hope you were also able to watch our film, 'Zero' during your exploration of our channel.
haven’t seen this in 10 years. wow still beautiful as i remembered.
As a violinist and horror enthusiast, i approve of this short film
That’s so cool, do you have a favourite composition
you have to be a good one to feel the 100% cYa!.
Doctor: You have 3 minutes and 55 seconds left to live Bunny:
4:20 then xD
“What would happen if I just stop the hourglass or make a system that would transport the sand in the top part without rotating the hourglass?” Then, depending on the answer, my bunny would fight for his own life.
KKKKKKKK
5:30
I need VODKA
Coming back to this beautiful masterpiece, what I had never noticed was the message it holds. We may look like we have a long time, but it’s possible our end is closer than we fear. When making an accomplishment, it must be passed on to those who need that chance of life. I just read the book since my friend found it in a library near our town and we both really love the video and the book. I notice you also keep up to date with everyone’s comments and it warms my heart to see how after nearly 12 years. A masterpiece should get even more recognition for the story and how life be sometimes. 💜
Thank you 🥰
11 years ago and still one of the best videos anyone can see ❤🖤
I think she was supposed to a daughter to him, not a wife. Notice how he took the time to show her the place and teach her what she needed to know, even though she was unable to reciprocate his affection or do anything for him. It's what parents do. They take care of us and when we are finally able to understand and appreciate them, it's often time for them to leave us.
@Mr.Wrapped Hat you mean deep?
@Mr.Wrapped Hat you dont need to apologize lol
That entire paragraph couldn't be any more sad
That's really pondering
That touched me so hard when I realized it was his daughter. It's the unfinished cycle of life. That's why she was unresponsive at first, just like a child, her mind has to be build and once it's done you can have a brief moment of conscience with your parent before they are gone. I also love the moment when he closed his eyes while playing. He closes them and gives it his all because he doesn't have time to do it again. Truly the most magnificent short I ever saw. If I ever lose my memory, I want to see it again. I don't think something will ever make me feel like it again.
In my opinion, this story represents the cycle of human life: when a new generation comes to the world, it aquires the whole knowledge and skills of its parents, gives its greatest efforts to develop it, bring the progeny to the world and convey futher all the wisdom to the youth. When at the end it comes time for elderly to go, they are replaced, and the cycle goes on, yet since the prehistory.
I felt the same
And it means that you should add something
Spot on. Good job.
I think you nailed it. Although art is open for interpretation, as a parent, these were my thoughts as well.
@@Aegelis Another thing to point out is how writing systems allowed mankind to pass on information from previous generations.
its weirdly wholesome at the end.
Still one of the best short films I've ever saw. 11 years and still give me chills. So beautiful.
Honestly, in my opinion, this is one of the best youtube videos ever made.
So true I agree 100% !
Yeah! Why not? ^w^
Nah I think 69 is the best
Its texture is the best one I've seen in a short film on KZhead. However, character's expression is not the best one I've see in a short film. I got its deep meaning, it's amazing, but I don't think everybody is able to easily understand how deep the main idea is embed on character's actions.
it's is
This video was one of the reasons I became a violinist. I have played for 5 years now and have made it to second chair of the highest orchestra in my high school and am even considering playing in college. This beautiful piece has literally changed my life. Thank you. Update: I'm now the 2nd best violinist in my school (next year once the 1st chair graduates I'll be at the top). I play French horn, Mellophone, and Trombone in jazz band. I'm section leader of the horns and am going to be drum major of my marching band. I'm gonna go do music for a living. I want to play music for the rest of my life. This piece changed my world. Incredible.
Congrats on the success. We're so happy to hear it.
bro same, i started back in 6th grade and now im pushing my 5th year :)
This video helped inspire me to do animation as a career (And some other short videos as well)
From this animation, halo soundtracks and a 90s movie called black dog I have wanted to play the violin so bad
Update???
After 10 years I still have not found anything more beautiful than this video and the story behind it.
What I love is when he disappears, he seems to join everything around him. He became apart of the magic in that studio. Idk why but I love that. (Edit: wow! Honored for the like❤️ fantastic work)
Let’s all appreciate the other rabbit taking the time to make the OThER rabbit a small vest.
It empathises woman energy care more about making something beautiful rather than something just functional.
This came out 10 years ago. Why am I just discovering this? It’s wonderful! That little mustache gag at 1:35 is a great touch!
The KZhead algorithm
If you like stop motion animation. I found an amazing animation by a small Japanese group. The video is called Hidari. It’s here on KZhead.
Same here!
Same hare😂😊
Wow... 11 years, still one of the greatest films on the platform!
There is twenty one 1000 comments and you have hearted most of them. Not only do I respect you for the skill of the video I admire your dedication to the fans. Who love this stuff. Two Thumbs up 10/10
It's a small effort on our behalf to acknowledge the people still watching and commenting on our work 🥰
This kinda reminds me of the way an artist puts their soul into each piece so that in a way after they die they stay alive through their creations... maybe in the same way the people who made this film put their soul to it😌
Meraki Greek meraki [may-rah-kee] (adjective) This is a word that modern Greeks often use to describe doing something with soul, creativity, or love -- when you put "something of yourself" into what you're doing, whatever it may be. Meraki is often used to describe cooking or preparing a meal, but it can also mean arranging a room, choosing decorations, or setting an elegant table.
Yes! Very odd concept! Weird creature. But we all are! However, my soul felt it!
Searched "creepy rabbit with hourglass" Wasn't disappointed.
I just searched up stuffed rabbit with violin lol
@@prettypants4824 I had seen the video before, but forgot the title
666 likes ur welcome 😊
@@Nowhajajajs foutu américain inculte vous avez une vrai création devant vos yeux ,résultat : aucune culture pour en parler ....un drame ,et c'est ces gens qui dirigent le monde , on est foutu !
Creepy? He's adorable!
This just changed my world view. This makes me feel like life is a lie but it also tells me that we all serve a purpose.
How the HELL am I just seeing this now, nearly 7 years after it was released? This is beautiful.
Same buddy same
I'm asking the same question
Same☹️
Wait what is this?
*Laughs in discovering this almost 5 years ago and re-discovering this again.*
and it makes you wonder who made the FIRST doll
God XD
the guy who made the puppets for the animation.
Rcpravelo March071994 in the story not the real behind the scenes.
Rcpravelo March071994 plus it was a women who made the doll.
Tae Oh Yesss!!!
Still the one of the best short stop motion animations I've seen. Seemingly effortless, fluently executed, virtuous music... this is what the world needs ❤
Saw this for the first time yesterday in my screenwriting class. I’m in awe, this is so beautiful ❤
I was amazed by this video 10 years ago, I was 13. And after reviewing it after so much time, I can't watch it without tears. This short story touched me to the core. Both then and now. I see it as a reflection of our lives. We are born, we work to leave behind descendants, we live for the sake of others and we devote so little time to ourselves. But life is so short... And only love brings life to our hearts. And, of course, music. Many thanks to the author, the creators of this wonderful cartoon that has sunk into my heart forever. I wish happiness and love to everyone who reads this comment and good luck in life❤
We're so happy to hear you've found our film again after so many years and that it left such an impact ❤️
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@@saikouuuU для каждого свой смысл)
@@qwertttyyy ты прав
Disturbing yet beautiful (and true in regards to our frail, fleeting, futile lives...)
*when you look creepy asf but end up being cute asf*
as a pug.
Me, but just the first half
It’s just af not asf thanks
Austin Moore does it matter? lol
I thought he looked cute tho
i love this so much. this concept of being in this non-stop loop where you race to put your lover together, only to spend a few seconds with them before they have to put you together is beautiful, but also somewhat terrifying. not to mention the music and animation matches this concept perfectly, because the animation, on a technical level, is amazing, but the designs of the characters and setting also help put together this beautiful but morbid concept, and the music is just the icing on this cake of perfection. well done, this is truly a beautiful piece of art.
i ve discovered this piece of art 6 years ago and it still make me wanna cry. Beautiful!
Moral of the story: Keep alive the wisdom of your ancestors! Build your family and pass on the ‘great work’, so that everything that was done before your generation will not be lost.
Make something of your own too...so that someone else can carry it...Apple
💜
I thought it was the opposite lol
Martin Castillo ☯️
Well that's sadly often forgotten. People like to rather remember the negative than the positive
This is so simple but so intense. I'm crying.
Want to shed more tears? Read our book that answers all your questions about this film. Don't worry, there's a happy ending, promise :) kzhead.info/sun/a8V8hJiriH-thWw/bejne.html
Thanks! I will :))
Zealous Creative BEST
I absolutely adore 2:50.
Caelen Crowl same!
I saw this years and years ago. I may have been in high school at the time. It never left me in all that time. Thank you for creating and sharing this.
Just beautiful! I worked at a stop motion studio 30 years ago, glad to see the magic making is still alive.
Use your time wisely, and pass along what you know. Memento mori.
I get your message, but i dont think that memento mori fits into this story. This is a story of a never ending cycle, which in itself means that death isn't really important for these two characters. They spend their whole life trying to rebuilt one another, living numerous lifes in the process, or at least thats how i understood this.
I thought it just represented the futility of existence... I know I’m sad
@@octopustophat9053 I am just saying what made more sense to me. As it is a message about how existence is fragile is a "deep" one as well
I suppose it depends on how a person interprets it. Art brings out something from the viewer (or listener), and that's a pretty good means of determining art from all the pretenders that try to hog the spotlight. As a father of three, I see in this the drive to be a part of the creative process, to bring those we sire to the point where they're able to take the book (so to speak), and do what they have been taught to do. I think it's significant that the male didn't immediately stumble on music as the awakening catalyst, leading me to think that he might have been brought to life by a different means. Like with my children, we all have to find that thing (or things) that will give meaning and purpose to the next generation. It's only then that we can find our own completion. Oh, and we're always under the clock, as this so aptly illustrates.
Dre Productions I have watched it but I know Latin
The fact that they made this bunny puppet has more bow control than many of the people who fake playing violin today is actually really funny
Two set? 😮
@@thedovehandsoap1600 was just about to comment that lol! Ling Ling wannabe!
@@fionafrog7687 Oui oui 😏
Read that as bowel control at first. 🤣🤣🤣
My uncle was the first person to show me this when it first came out, he’s no longer here but it has been such a treat coming across your video again. Beautiful video❤️
I just can’t get the bunny’s violin solo out of my head. It’s beautiful 🥰
I like this but its sad they cant be together
They were, even for a moment.
@@professorcontrol9708 based on the synopsis for the book thats a sequel to this, its seems they do not die when time runs out, but are taken away to live with the rest of the maker community, thats as far as i know.
She wasn’t made as a partner, she was made to continue the cycle
so you're implying that she was made to be a partner?
what better partner than one who can bring you back?
The Violin. The sound effects. The Stop-motion. Everything about this is (in my opinion) absolutely perfect. This is hands down the BEST animation I’ve seen.
Je confirme : cette animation et son propos sont d’une finesse extrême. Très poignant. Une émotion rare.
Idk why, but I love the idea of this cycle. It's amazing! Great work!
I watched it when I was 5, and loved it! I found it 10 years later and now I play the violin ❤️
Out of all the times I’ve watched this I just noticed e made a cotton mustache when he filled her
Filled her. Heh
Lol.
"He filled her" Oh no
That is one of my favorite parts.😂
Here’s the time stamp 1:35
First saw this when I was 11. Now at 20, I'm still in awe of all the artistic little details of not only the characters, but the story. This masterpiece is so impactful that 9 years later, to this day, I can still imagine that hourglass flipping and feel how I felt when I first watched it. Incredible.
X2 amigo
Give the book a read! Magnum Opus, seek and you shall find.
3ds moment?
This is beautiful, the atmosphere is so whimsical, and kinda haunting at the end.
Great short story really displays the preciousness of life and that we people really need to savour our moments on this planet as it could possibly be our last. Good job Zealous Creative for creating this masterpiece, I can only imagine how long this would of taken, the tireless hours spent designing this creature and the theme of enjoying life!
I love this comment! Such a detailed response, really from the heart. Such kind words sync5957
@@joshgonzalez159 As a enjoyer of the Maori culture I would like to respond with "Chur my g"! I appreciate the gesture Josh Gonzalez!
Absolutely love that people are still coming back to this masterpiece after all this time, thanks @sync5957 for keeping this video alive to this day.
Thank you, all, for your comments. As long as people are watching and commenting, we'll be here to read and respond.
I remember seeing this for the first time in elementary and being absolutely fascinated by it. So creepy but beautiful. I loved it. I come back every few years when the maker comes to visit my mind. I’m 17 now. I genuinely think this film has been the biggest influence in why im completely obsessed with stop motion animation and this creepy/dark but not horror art style. I love it!!!
Congrats 😁
Oh my gosh same!! When I first saw it when I was 10 I remember wanting to make my very own little creature because I absolutely fell in love with their design.
Nice, It's been the same for me
Juanis the word you’re looking for is macabre. Stay creepy, you’re alright but for fucks sake get it together, kid.
This is my first time watching it (I’m 10) and it’s sad but after thinking about it I kinda feel happy I don’t now why though
God DAMN I searched for this video once or twice a year for YEARS. I've posted threads trying to find it. Somehow typed in the keywords to find it again. I've bookmarked it in as many ways as I possibly can this time. Absolutely beautiful. Master crafted. I think the sands of time will be very kind to this art.
Glad you found it again! And don't forget, there's a follow-up book: bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
An initially creepy character design became completely charming within the first few moments of the story.
An endless cycle of creation, life, and death.
Ahhh! Ugh! The feels! Why?!
this is how the world fucks you in the ass
Sounds familiar
tru
We will live. They will die.
I watched this for the first time like 6 years ago, and i still come back here from time to time, everything about this creation is amazing, no matter how many times i see it.
Thanks for watching. If you're a reader, you may like to check out the book that expands upon this story - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
@@zealouscreative Im brazilian, so I speak portuguese, do you have the book in this language??
I come back to this video almost every year since I first saw it when I was 14-15. Masterful. The ephemeral, cyclical nature of life and what we choose to do with it.
I remember finding this in elementary school - I was so enraptured that I watched it weekly along with a couple of other amazing stop motion animated videos. I'm now in college, and I still come back to watch this amazing short. Every time I rewatch it, it feels like I'm watching for the first time all over again.
The 5.5K people that disliked this video is just jealous of your creativity.
5.6K lol
I encourage anyone who really understands the meaning of this piece of wisdom, to forgive the people who dislike this: perhaps is they simply cannot face the - undeniably hard - truth that other ones suspect - or perhaps even realize - about life and transcendence. It is already difficult in life for a common good person, to save and keep a humble legacy and make others receive it. .. ... but if you even try to enhance that heritage, the only chance you have for achieving that, is to become a genius, a leader, or probably both, and that gets so difficult as becoming one in a million in the right way.
Maybe they were australians who tried to upvote instead
5k people who scared this faces
There are lots of degenerate children on this platform, or better say on the entire internet. They fear reality so their only defense against it is to be negative about it. Often when someone says the truth they call you a hater, abuser etc even tho the irony is they are those exact things. Later when that "told you so" moment comes they pull a victim card like it will magically justify their ignorant and idiotic way of life and somehow change anything. The damage has been done and the only enemy is your own self not being a realist, accepting facts and using common sense. Same thing with disslikes, you are being negative about someone's creativity and message, that is it, you can't undone the damage, you have spoken who you are.
This was made 8 years ago And it’s better than most clay animations nowadays
i mean not really
@@boponthewee7585 it really is
@@ferneagle5393 i mean im gonna be honest they havent really been getting worse though
@@ferneagle5393 not to mention some parts look a little awkward
I mean, we dont really have Clays animations that much
i just stumbled onto this by chance. This has given me more emotional whiplash than life itself has in a while. beautiful
Still the best short film I've ever seen. Absolutely stunning from start to finish 11 years later.
What if one of thems just like “nah I don’t want to”
We need answers
I mean. They die and the loop is broken I think
Extinction, it seems
Read the book. It answers what would happen if one maker breaks the infinite cycle.
IM NOT GONNA DO IT, MOM!!
No matter how much time passes, I'm still coming back to see this masterpiece 💕
It's time to read the book! Check out the details here - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus
What Is the name
literally me too
Hatsune Miku!!
❤
Can’t believe it’s 10 years old now, time does fly
I used to watch this when I was little, it’s so nice coming back to it years later and actually processing what’s happening Nonetheless I will still always love it ❤
The lesson of the show is that we must cherish our time with our loved ones, because we might not know if they will still be with us in the upcoming days.
The book doesn't really say that, beautiful way of interpreting the animation though. Spoiler they don't die they just get moved somewhere else
@@bored4066 where can I find the book, intrigued doesn’t even begin to describe my feelings
There is no guarantee that we'll all live to an old age, I agree with what you said
wronnnggg
@@jackhogan1174 in the description I think
I thought he was making a partner for himself for a happily ever after and that plot twist fucked me. anyway, one of the best!
Same! it was amazing
I thought he was making a daughter then I watched it like 30 times over and then I looked at this comment im like "it could work"
cindy the cat I think he was creating someone to hand down knowledge that was handed down to him.
^ Yes, its a metaphor for what humanity just lives for
ornella aribam same
Finaly after 6 years of searching I can rest in peace while watching this masterpiece
I always come back since 10 years ago, and always is like when I watched it at the first time ❤
I always come back 💀
If I was one of them I would probably have had ruined the loop
XD
Then you'd be the main character of the book
or perhaps expand the loop? make 3 instead of 1? 3 make 9? ...
Me too, among all of my siblings, I'm the stupidest one XD
If I was one of them, it would look like the ugliest thing because I rushed, or it would be unfinished because I keep redoing it because it looks ugly.
To me, this video is a great example of parenting. Parents put all the time they have into nurturing us, loving us, and educating us. And they're always looking at the clock because it reminds them of their limited time to be with us. And to prepare us for the world. And when they're gone. It's up to us to restart the cycle all over again.
The best way to honor your old ones is to take good care of your young ones
So I have lost count the number of times I have rewatched this short over the years. I ran into it in college when I was studying film, now I'm sharing it with my two sons who both gasp in wide eyed wonder at the world you created.
Every so often i find myself drawn back here like a checkpoint in life. Its just as beautiful now as it was when i watched it the first time almost a decade ago. The pairing of the stunningly creative character design and the music...Thank you for the talent and passion you put into this video.
Talk about attention to detail! you can see the reflection of him playing the violin in her eyes when they open
It's not a random detail, they probably have that shot just for the purpose of showing the reflection,so the viewer can tell she is watching her while he's playing the violin.
I think the message is that life always repeats itself
exactly
Naomi Henriquez i heard its life is what you make it
Naomi Henriquez no gangs not it to day we watched it in class in arts so no we said it something else keep guessing
No, its about love, sometimes you need more than just common sences, sometimes you need a little magic and empathy in relationships with other people.
Mexus 9 Ye I guess?
Can we appreciate after 11 YEARS they’re still like and responding to comments
I watched this for the first time in highscool about 10 years ago and while I understood the message then, it really hits home now that I live on my own away from my parents. ❤️
I love the 'wrongness' of this whole thing, like things not being completely level and just odd angles all around. The set reminds me of Little Nightmares. I wonder if the makers of that watched this.
The wrongness would be opinionative.
@@jdulast i think they just mean the angles aren’t exact and things are slightly tilted. I think that’s what makes it so perfect
I was also a little off-put by the realistic teeth