The Maker

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2012
  • ⚡️ Learn more about The Maker Part 2: bit.ly/GetTheMagnumOpus ⚡️
    A strange creature races against time to make the most important and beautiful creation of his life.
    The Maker has screened at over 60 festivals and won 23 awards. For the latest news and updates, follow Zealous Creative on:
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    Contact Christopher Kezelos the Director of The Maker at www.zealouscreative.com/contact/
    The music score for The Maker is called 'WINTER' and was composed by Paul Halley.
    Download it free at www.paulhalleymusic.com/album...
    * Please do not re-upload this film anywhere else online, thank you.
    #stopmotion #animation #shortfilm #viral #lovestory #fantasy #puppets #loopinganimation
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  • @asd68322
    @asd68322 Před 5 lety +24229

    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.

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 5 lety +985

      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

    • @asd68322
      @asd68322 Před 5 lety +290

      Zealous Creative i bought it on Amazon JP and gave it a 5 stars review ;)

    • @ignaciomedina9974
      @ignaciomedina9974 Před 5 lety +290

      Sorry, but can you tell me the name of the book? I’m really interested in it.
      Thank you a lot!

    • @asd68322
      @asd68322 Před 5 lety +273

      Ignacio Medina it's called The Magnum Opus, you can find it in description of this video

    • @danice1234able
      @danice1234able Před 5 lety +84

      Book?!??

  • @what3374
    @what3374 Před 4 lety +14567

    bro this man just been born 3 minutes ago and he rockin that violin

    • @tallvictorieshr1783
      @tallvictorieshr1783 Před 4 lety +73

      SassyLlama Boi lmao tbh tho

    • @pembe116
      @pembe116 Před 4 lety +233

      True Ling Ling

    • @LeremyLewis
      @LeremyLewis Před 4 lety +79

      To think that the one he made is going to have to do them violin skills

    • @ginjiro5119
      @ginjiro5119 Před 4 lety +46

      That's a power of heredity.

    • @davewasthere
      @davewasthere Před 4 lety +30

      @@pembe116 Although I do wonder what twoset would say about his fingering skills (or lack thereof)

  • @user-tf9xs7nx1h
    @user-tf9xs7nx1h Před 3 lety +8072

    Honestly, this is such a sad story. Their entire short life is spent working and desperately hoping for a friend while fighting their extinction.

    • @lipepsene
      @lipepsene Před 3 lety +658

      They don’t die when they disappear, according to the book they just get teleported to outside the workshop

    • @victordrumond7644
      @victordrumond7644 Před 3 lety +16

      :(

    • @SC-zl6gs
      @SC-zl6gs Před 3 lety +225

      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.

    • @hellohuman2357
      @hellohuman2357 Před 3 lety +21

      @@SC-zl6gs that is exactly what I thought too!!

    • @TehAlux
      @TehAlux Před 3 lety +82

      You mean like... real life? Lol

  • @zuzudunlap3571
    @zuzudunlap3571 Před 2 měsíci +198

    Dude it's been 11 years and this is still a masterpiece

    • @berhonkusbardledoo
      @berhonkusbardledoo Před 22 dny +7

      And they are still hearting and replying to comments! so slay

    • @CatoTato
      @CatoTato Před 15 dny

      I watched this when I was little and I just now found out theres a part 2 book

  • @Molech996
    @Molech996 Před 7 měsíci +710

    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.

    • @victorfbv8411
      @victorfbv8411 Před 5 měsíci +11

      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

    • @mapron1
      @mapron1 Před 5 měsíci +16

      It is super creepy.

    • @ligokleftis
      @ligokleftis Před 5 měsíci +9

      @@mapron1nobody cares what you think vladimir

    • @tyta.luctuosa
      @tyta.luctuosa Před 4 měsíci +7

      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.

    • @nomshark
      @nomshark Před 4 měsíci

      Its because of the mask. Its pretty clear.

  • @mr_nightmares
    @mr_nightmares Před 3 lety +17779

    The fact that this guy is still puting hearts and replying comments after 8 years is amazing

    • @monkeyking5219
      @monkeyking5219 Před 3 lety +256

      He did it again

    • @ItsMe-uw8wi
      @ItsMe-uw8wi Před 3 lety +181

      What a legend

    • @iambumbo7534
      @iambumbo7534 Před 3 lety +45

      R/madlad

    • @person1949
      @person1949 Před 3 lety +42

      This girl

    • @bpqd2624
      @bpqd2624 Před 3 lety +24

      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.

  • @WharGhoul_
    @WharGhoul_ Před 3 lety +5838

    When 5 minutes tells a story better than most 90 minute movies, you know its special

  • @peaty9519
    @peaty9519 Před 7 měsíci +97

    I love how Allegro (I assume that's the Maker's name) slowly begins to smile as he creates the next Maker

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 7 měsíci +20

      Thank you for reading the book!

    • @peaty9519
      @peaty9519 Před 7 měsíci +11

      @@zealouscreative AAAA I LOVED IT SO MUCHHHHH

  • @jesusl4739
    @jesusl4739 Před 10 měsíci +148

    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

  • @austinmorrison6953
    @austinmorrison6953 Před 4 lety +4377

    This is honestly a pretty sad, vicious cycle.

    • @MattyDove
      @MattyDove Před 3 lety +77

      You mean the cycle of life?

    • @MrEyes-xh4bb
      @MrEyes-xh4bb Před 3 lety +122

      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.

    • @shoshannahcohen1921
      @shoshannahcohen1921 Před 3 lety +26

      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.

    • @johndoe528
      @johndoe528 Před 3 lety +28

      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

    • @Oopy_Doopy42069
      @Oopy_Doopy42069 Před 3 lety +17

      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

  • @onionlipadua
    @onionlipadua Před 3 lety +2174

    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

    • @lundynh3383
      @lundynh3383 Před 3 lety +6

      Lol love ur name Dua, ik a girl with the same name as u

    • @atanaZion
      @atanaZion Před 3 lety +21

      ...What is the plot twist??

    • @gabrielseelydacosta2499
      @gabrielseelydacosta2499 Před 2 lety +4

      same wtf

    • @Laura-gu1hj
      @Laura-gu1hj Před 2 lety +3

      @@atanaZion yesss i need to know

    • @batsuichimonji1623
      @batsuichimonji1623 Před 2 lety +7

      @@atanaZion pot twist is when the plot is straightforward then we knew it’s gonna end there but suddenly the story changes

  • @NerdTrap
    @NerdTrap Před 6 měsíci +193

    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.

    • @calciummother
      @calciummother Před 5 měsíci +7

      You can see Allegro attempting several things before consulting the book and, as a last effort, attempting to wake Sonata using music.

    • @arubaro199
      @arubaro199 Před 4 měsíci +4

      ​@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

    • @krysuh6936
      @krysuh6936 Před 4 měsíci +4

      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.

  • @BlphBain
    @BlphBain Před 5 měsíci +29

    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

  • @tarnw3301
    @tarnw3301 Před 3 lety +2007

    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.

  • @canis3432
    @canis3432 Před 5 lety +4768

    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

    • @adammartinez8794
      @adammartinez8794 Před 5 lety +299

      Canis Mortem Seems a lot like real life actually.

    • @julianrivera3478
      @julianrivera3478 Před 5 lety +48

      @@adammartinez8794 yes! Men real lfe in the actually.

    • @robinastarion
      @robinastarion Před 5 lety +211

      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.

    • @bouquetchocolatesandconfec77
      @bouquetchocolatesandconfec77 Před 5 lety +52

      Canis Mortem humanity does all the time it’s years for us not minutes

    • @cookiesontoast9981
      @cookiesontoast9981 Před 5 lety +93

      Yeah, i thought it was just him trying to make a girlfriend at first, but nah, it's more depressing than that.

  • @momsaccount4033
    @momsaccount4033 Před 8 měsíci +108

    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.

  • @VizeedaGr8
    @VizeedaGr8 Před 5 měsíci +35

    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.

  • @olliz747
    @olliz747 Před 5 lety +2651

    Doctor: You have 3 minutes and 55 seconds left to live
    Bunny:

    • @empireoj
      @empireoj Před 4 lety +16

      4:20 then xD

    • @Scorpionwacom
      @Scorpionwacom Před 4 lety +22

      “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.

    • @marisiqueira1145
      @marisiqueira1145 Před 4 lety +1

      KKKKKKKK

    • @umaral-faruq8227
      @umaral-faruq8227 Před 4 lety +1

      5:30

    • @johansaka1326
      @johansaka1326 Před 4 lety +2

      I need VODKA

  • @octogonSmuggler
    @octogonSmuggler Před 2 lety +1971

    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.

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 2 lety +103

      That's high praise. Thank you! We'd really appreciate it if you left a review of the book to help spread the word!

    • @DecentPlayerNA
      @DecentPlayerNA Před 2 lety +9

      This is my second favorite animation after destino.

    • @nekislaya9439
      @nekislaya9439 Před rokem

      А как называется книга?

  • @gabaghoulie
    @gabaghoulie Před 4 měsíci +2

    haven’t seen this in 10 years. wow still beautiful as i remembered.

  • @stupid289
    @stupid289 Před 4 měsíci +2

    its weirdly wholesome at the end.

  • @brookekennedy8734
    @brookekennedy8734 Před 7 lety +3657

    Did anyone else notice that the closer he was to bringing her alive the more he smiled

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 6 lety +341

      I'm glad you noticed :)

    • @booblicious4825
      @booblicious4825 Před 6 lety +26

      Brooke Kennedy oh I just re-watched it to see it and yeah. Beautiful

    • @fatbetrn1976
      @fatbetrn1976 Před 6 lety +45

      Brooke Kennedy The saddest part was when he finished. He had to disappear.

    • @gjcfjhchxks3325
      @gjcfjhchxks3325 Před 6 lety +8

      ARMYs are everywhere ARMYYYYY ;)

    • @booblicious4825
      @booblicious4825 Před 6 lety +2

      Oh man holy kook oh holy shit hiiiii!!! NICE TO MEET U!

  • @ashrafabdullah1717
    @ashrafabdullah1717 Před 4 lety +3292

    This is my worst fear, living in endless loop

    • @angelrays440
      @angelrays440 Před 3 lety +21

      Welcome to quarantine, it can sometimes feel like it

    • @carlosandres1835
      @carlosandres1835 Před 3 lety +7

      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:)

    • @VenikHue
      @VenikHue Před 3 lety +14

      Well if one of the rabbits fail to make a new one then the loop will end

    • @Metratch
      @Metratch Před 3 lety +7

      Dont worry we already do that.

    • @therandomshow1265
      @therandomshow1265 Před 3 lety +1

      Same

  • @celestesoniafox84
    @celestesoniafox84 Před 5 měsíci +23

    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 🤍.

  • @MoodRealm_Native
    @MoodRealm_Native Před 4 měsíci +29

    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

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 4 měsíci +3

      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

  • @charlie01192
    @charlie01192 Před 5 lety +3648

    *when you look creepy asf but end up being cute asf*

  • @megatron8561
    @megatron8561 Před 5 lety +3842

    So this is a never ending cycle of creation

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 5 lety +222

      Yes

    • @sterlingmckenzi2235
      @sterlingmckenzi2235 Před 5 lety +131

      Yes but I believe they are trapped in the cycle, unable to escape. (just what I read from the end.)

    • @user-gt6df3hd2q
      @user-gt6df3hd2q Před 5 lety +5

      Your aikon is kowai in Japan

    • @h.mejiaefeer
      @h.mejiaefeer Před 5 lety +3

      swigitty swooty I'm coming for the booty Until Ario’s turn

    • @h.mejiaefeer
      @h.mejiaefeer Před 5 lety +3

      swigitty swooty I'm coming for the booty Until Ario’s turn

  • @losangelesanimations1781
    @losangelesanimations1781 Před 15 dny +2

    Wow... 11 years, still one of the greatest films on the platform!

  • @i0_ox
    @i0_ox Před 4 měsíci +10

    11 years ago and still one of the best videos anyone can see ❤🖤

  • @bread8611
    @bread8611 Před 3 lety +1744

    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.

    • @vuzy_sub1305
      @vuzy_sub1305 Před 3 lety +44

      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.

    • @daedelus999
      @daedelus999 Před 3 lety +25

      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.

    • @EliteTeamKiller2.0
      @EliteTeamKiller2.0 Před 3 lety +42

      Sounds exactly like life itself.

    • @EliteTeamKiller2.0
      @EliteTeamKiller2.0 Před 3 lety +7

      note to young zoomers and alphas: beings of higher consciousness can break the cycle.

    • @bread8611
      @bread8611 Před 3 lety +8

      Did I just start a trend-

  • @shadesketch9572
    @shadesketch9572 Před 7 lety +2536

    Honestly, in my opinion, this is one of the best youtube videos ever made.

    • @meghannelson7475
      @meghannelson7475 Před 7 lety +10

      So true I agree 100% !

    • @dankbullshitter4234
      @dankbullshitter4234 Před 7 lety +4

      Yeah! Why not? ^w^

    • @minizilla5901
      @minizilla5901 Před 7 lety +1

      Nah I think 69 is the best

    • @DuskSunDawn
      @DuskSunDawn Před 7 lety +6

      Its texture is the best one I've seen in a short film on CZcams.
      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.

    • @alexvasquez5598
      @alexvasquez5598 Před 7 lety +3

      it's is

  • @hatkid3093
    @hatkid3093 Před 5 měsíci +5

    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

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 5 měsíci +3

      It's a small effort on our behalf to acknowledge the people still watching and commenting on our work 🥰

  • @dooksmckooks
    @dooksmckooks Před 6 měsíci +18

    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.

  • @jacqlyn04
    @jacqlyn04 Před 4 lety +762

    As a violinist and horror enthusiast, i approve of this short film

    • @daisymay6505
      @daisymay6505 Před 4 lety +3

      That’s so cool, do you have a favourite composition

    • @hornypornie
      @hornypornie Před 4 lety

      you have to be a good one to feel the 100%
      cYa!.

  • @illustryfe5354
    @illustryfe5354 Před 4 lety +2222

    Searched "creepy rabbit with hourglass"
    Wasn't disappointed.

    • @daisymay6505
      @daisymay6505 Před 4 lety +11

      I just searched up stuffed rabbit with violin lol

    • @illustryfe5354
      @illustryfe5354 Před 4 lety +3

      @@prettypants4824 I had seen the video before, but forgot the title

    • @Nowhajajajs
      @Nowhajajajs Před 4 lety +1

      666 likes ur welcome 😊

    • @johnkaplan1067
      @johnkaplan1067 Před 4 lety +1

      @@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 !

    • @basedbattledroid3507
      @basedbattledroid3507 Před 4 lety +1

      Creepy? He's adorable!

  • @karenmusa3052
    @karenmusa3052 Před 6 měsíci +9

    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

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Thank you for watching and subscribing. I hope you were also able to watch our film, 'Zero' during your exploration of our channel.

  • @thedumplingsculptor5293
    @thedumplingsculptor5293 Před rokem +32

    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.

  • @taeoh705
    @taeoh705 Před 7 lety +6128

    and it makes you wonder who made the FIRST doll

    • @vog2878
      @vog2878 Před 7 lety +386

      God XD

    • @RcpraveloMarch
      @RcpraveloMarch Před 7 lety +603

      the guy who made the puppets for the animation.

    • @gibbnn
      @gibbnn Před 7 lety +189

      Rcpravelo March071994 in the story not the real behind the scenes.

    • @gibbnn
      @gibbnn Před 7 lety +68

      Rcpravelo March071994 plus it was a women who made the doll.

    • @ryadh456
      @ryadh456 Před 7 lety +16

      Tae Oh Yesss!!!

  • @olivis.492
    @olivis.492 Před 3 lety +447

    Let’s all appreciate the other rabbit taking the time to make the OThER rabbit a small vest.

    • @vahidfrzh9379
      @vahidfrzh9379 Před 2 lety +4

      It empathises woman energy care more about making something beautiful rather than something just functional.

  • @transcat2101
    @transcat2101 Před 5 měsíci +21

    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. 💜

  • @ariane6783
    @ariane6783 Před měsícem +2

    Je ne m'en lasse pas, c'est fou le boulot qu'il doit y avoir derrière pour faire ce court-métrage, c'est impressionnant ❤️

  • @emikikuno
    @emikikuno Před 3 lety +1487

    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.

    • @blwzh
      @blwzh Před 3 lety +23

      @Mr.Wrapped Hat you mean deep?

    • @blwzh
      @blwzh Před 3 lety +3

      @Mr.Wrapped Hat you dont need to apologize lol

    • @theballisticcannoneer3728
      @theballisticcannoneer3728 Před 3 lety +22

      That entire paragraph couldn't be any more sad

    • @putinsthirdtoe8800
      @putinsthirdtoe8800 Před 3 lety +5

      That's really pondering

    • @steffw5646
      @steffw5646 Před 3 lety +50

      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.

  • @what_homework
    @what_homework Před 3 lety +1400

    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.

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 3 lety +153

      Congrats on the success. We're so happy to hear it.

    • @summerbaker2893
      @summerbaker2893 Před 3 lety +23

      bro same, i started back in 6th grade and now im pushing my 5th year :)

    • @turtleisland1940
      @turtleisland1940 Před 2 lety +6

      This video helped inspire me to do animation as a career (And some other short videos as well)

    • @spartan005u8
      @spartan005u8 Před 2 lety +5

      From this animation, halo soundtracks and a 90s movie called black dog I have wanted to play the violin so bad

    • @notdivi
      @notdivi Před 2 lety +2

      Update???

  • @artemis_smith
    @artemis_smith Před měsícem +2

    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.

  • @christinamathayas4061
    @christinamathayas4061 Před 5 měsíci +5

    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.

  • @gabriel-mg9hm
    @gabriel-mg9hm Před 4 lety +944

    How the HELL am I just seeing this now, nearly 7 years after it was released? This is beautiful.

  • @qwertttyyy
    @qwertttyyy Před rokem +1539

    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❤

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před rokem +126

      We're so happy to hear you've found our film again after so many years and that it left such an impact ❤️

    • @saikouuuU
      @saikouuuU Před rokem +1

      Не понял ты смысла анимации)

    • @qwertttyyy
      @qwertttyyy Před rokem +9

      @@saikouuuU для каждого свой смысл)

    • @saikouuuU
      @saikouuuU Před rokem +3

      @@qwertttyyy ты прав

    • @skottheskeptic
      @skottheskeptic Před rokem +2

      Disturbing yet beautiful (and true in regards to our frail, fleeting, futile lives...)

  • @WickedWillow333
    @WickedWillow333 Před 8 měsíci +8

    After 10 years I still have not found anything more beautiful than this video and the story behind it.

  • @dexists6146
    @dexists6146 Před 7 měsíci +11

    Saw this for the first time yesterday in my screenwriting class. I’m in awe, this is so beautiful ❤

  • @isabellamarin1067
    @isabellamarin1067 Před 7 lety +3620

    This is so simple but so intense. I'm crying.

  • @micha_wodek1715
    @micha_wodek1715 Před 3 lety +1188

    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.

    • @__SalmeeraJoseph__
      @__SalmeeraJoseph__ Před 3 lety +7

      I felt the same

    • @ruyac7744
      @ruyac7744 Před 3 lety +5

      And it means that you should add something

    • @meekgreek9922
      @meekgreek9922 Před 3 lety +4

      Spot on. Good job.

    • @Aegelis
      @Aegelis Před 3 lety +4

      I think you nailed it. Although art is open for interpretation, as a parent, these were my thoughts as well.

    • @meekgreek9922
      @meekgreek9922 Před 3 lety +5

      @@Aegelis Another thing to point out is how writing systems allowed mankind to pass on information from previous generations.

  • @sashayaway9555
    @sashayaway9555 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I always come back since 10 years ago, and always is like when I watched it at the first time ❤

  • @AuskaDezjArdamaath
    @AuskaDezjArdamaath Před 4 měsíci +3

    I just can’t get the bunny’s violin solo out of my head. It’s beautiful 🥰

  • @magicspiral3323
    @magicspiral3323 Před rokem +1232

    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!

    • @reedomu
      @reedomu Před rokem +8

      The CZcams algorithm

    • @FilmAcolyteReturns
      @FilmAcolyteReturns Před rokem

      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 CZcams.

    • @MJ_Llama
      @MJ_Llama Před rokem +6

      Same here!

    • @DontFuckWithTheForest
      @DontFuckWithTheForest Před 10 měsíci

      Same hare😂😊

  • @babyslugsoup829
    @babyslugsoup829 Před 2 lety +1153

    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😌

    • @madison_drew
      @madison_drew Před 2 lety +10

      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.

    • @j.cmarie271
      @j.cmarie271 Před 2 lety +2

      Yes! Very odd concept! Weird creature. But we all are! However, my soul felt it!

  • @posteme
    @posteme Před 8 měsíci +7

    Still one of the best short films I've ever saw. 11 years and still give me chills. So beautiful.

  • @makapaka69746
    @makapaka69746 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Finaly after 6 years of searching I can rest in peace while watching this masterpiece

  • @BobbyDukeArts
    @BobbyDukeArts Před rokem +3356

    Great story, great characters, beautiful execution.

  • @april3698
    @april3698 Před 2 lety +740

    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

  • @SoooBUwU
    @SoooBUwU Před 9 měsíci +7

    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.

  • @gyocy6820
    @gyocy6820 Před měsícem +1

    Every time I'm feeling Lonely or sad... I come to watch this masterpiece, with hope for one day to have a friend who stays for long, or to find the answer to the problem I am currently facing... and the fact that it gives me so much peace seeing this Short... its one of the many things I can firmely say that is now part of my identity now

  • @amkaen
    @amkaen Před 4 lety +1393

    Use your time wisely, and pass along what you know. Memento mori.

    • @highguymagic9415
      @highguymagic9415 Před 4 lety +47

      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.

    • @octopustophat9053
      @octopustophat9053 Před 4 lety +14

      I thought it just represented the futility of existence...
      I know I’m sad

    • @highguymagic9415
      @highguymagic9415 Před 4 lety +3

      @@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

    • @amkaen
      @amkaen Před 4 lety +9

      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.

    • @suedegalaxy8134
      @suedegalaxy8134 Před 4 lety

      Dre Productions I have watched it but I know Latin

  • @codythelibertarian7264
    @codythelibertarian7264 Před 3 lety +1615

    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.

  • @saino5382
    @saino5382 Před 7 měsíci +6

    Idk why, but I love the idea of this cycle. It's amazing! Great work!

  • @brocliman9166
    @brocliman9166 Před 3 lety +1957

    Out of all the times I’ve watched this I just noticed e made a cotton mustache when he filled her

  • @juanis8219
    @juanis8219 Před 4 lety +1240

    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!!!

    • @daisymay6505
      @daisymay6505 Před 4 lety +2

      Congrats 😁

    • @jayfeather838
      @jayfeather838 Před 4 lety +7

      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.

    • @NoteCat540
      @NoteCat540 Před 4 lety +4

      Nice, It's been the same for me

    • @russell_O.S.
      @russell_O.S. Před 4 lety +2

      Juanis the word you’re looking for is macabre. Stay creepy, you’re alright but for fucks sake get it together, kid.

    • @novatea2009
      @novatea2009 Před 4 lety +1

      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

  • @BellinaNico
    @BellinaNico Před 8 měsíci +2

    I saw the first part of Zero when I was a teenager and I have loved your work ever since! Fantastic!!!

  • @ArnoldVeeman
    @ArnoldVeeman Před 10 měsíci +10

    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 ❤

  • @ZaharaV999-tl1er
    @ZaharaV999-tl1er Před rokem +1057

    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.

  • @RSizuxvfwxfu
    @RSizuxvfwxfu Před rokem +488

    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.

    • @symbadlemat8088
      @symbadlemat8088 Před rokem +6

      Je confirme : cette animation et son propos sont d’une finesse extrême. Très poignant. Une émotion rare.

  • @PolarisStargazer
    @PolarisStargazer Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is beautiful, the atmosphere is so whimsical, and kinda haunting at the end.

  • @nonnativepalm
    @nonnativepalm Před 5 měsíci +7

    Волшебно!)🖤
    "Музыка, как дождь, капля за каплей просачивается в сердце и оживляет его" Ромен Роллан

  • @anduinking6724
    @anduinking6724 Před 3 lety +782

    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.

    • @bored4066
      @bored4066 Před 2 lety +24

      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

    • @jackhogan1174
      @jackhogan1174 Před 2 lety +7

      @@bored4066 where can I find the book, intrigued doesn’t even begin to describe my feelings

    • @aurialienblackout2039
      @aurialienblackout2039 Před 2 lety +2

      There is no guarantee that we'll all live to an old age, I agree with what you said

    • @paulk5447
      @paulk5447 Před 2 lety +1

      wronnnggg

    • @leelduttis4086
      @leelduttis4086 Před 2 lety

      @@jackhogan1174 in the description I think

  • @mimiper72
    @mimiper72 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Just beautiful! I worked at a stop motion studio 30 years ago, glad to see the magic making is still alive.

  • @jonathanjaskulsky9577
    @jonathanjaskulsky9577 Před 9 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @StarsongGaming
    @StarsongGaming Před 3 lety +1670

    What if one of thems just like “nah I don’t want to”

  • @Ren039
    @Ren039 Před rokem +1144

    No matter how much time passes, I'm still coming back to see this masterpiece 💕

  • @Cool_King3rd
    @Cool_King3rd Před 5 měsíci +3

    I remember watching this. I thank the CZcams algorithm for blessing me with this masterpiece I can cherish again.

  • @fernandaaaaaaramos2008
    @fernandaaaaaaramos2008 Před 6 měsíci +6

    I watched it when I was 5, and loved it! I found it 10 years later and now I play the violin ❤️

  • @dhannn1423
    @dhannn1423 Před 3 lety +323

    The 5.5K people that disliked this video is just jealous of your creativity.

    • @bingzhewho
      @bingzhewho Před 3 lety +1

      5.6K lol

    • @rafaelurenallinares9944
      @rafaelurenallinares9944 Před 3 lety +5

      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.

    • @redmist4963
      @redmist4963 Před 3 lety +5

      Maybe they were australians who tried to upvote instead

    • @fall.revive
      @fall.revive Před 3 lety +1

      5k people who scared this faces

    • @TheWeirdSailorMan
      @TheWeirdSailorMan Před 2 lety +2

      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.

  • @ornellaaribam
    @ornellaaribam Před 7 lety +671

    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!

    • @murphy1443
      @murphy1443 Před 7 lety +11

      Same! it was amazing

    • @ZeeBeeMum81
      @ZeeBeeMum81 Před 7 lety +5

      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"

    • @tashikamala6917
      @tashikamala6917 Před 7 lety +20

      cindy the cat I think he was creating someone to hand down knowledge that was handed down to him.

    • @anothergryffindor3644
      @anothergryffindor3644 Před 6 lety +3

      ^ Yes, its a metaphor for what humanity just lives for

    • @b-jrizzle
      @b-jrizzle Před 6 lety

      ornella aribam same

  • @KM-us1nc
    @KM-us1nc Před 5 měsíci +3

    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.

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 5 měsíci

      Glad you found it again! And don't forget, there's a follow-up book: bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus

  • @bennetrussell3567
    @bennetrussell3567 Před 5 měsíci +3

    Can’t believe it’s 10 years old now, time does fly

  • @dangerouswheatbread1338
    @dangerouswheatbread1338 Před 2 lety +85

    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.

    • @antetesija3033
      @antetesija3033 Před rokem +2

      The best way to honor your old ones is to take good care of your young ones

  • @NakirytheCat
    @NakirytheCat Před 3 lety +473

    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.

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 3 lety +24

      Thanks for watching. If you're a reader, you may like to check out the book that expands upon this story - bit.ly/AboutTheMagnumOpus

    • @julia-ju6tu
      @julia-ju6tu Před 3 lety +1

      @@zealouscreative Im brazilian, so I speak portuguese, do you have the book in this language??

  • @sumiuma5756
    @sumiuma5756 Před 7 měsíci +2

    The entire struggle of human life in just 5 minutes... Probably how exactly it feels.. like a glimpse...
    Amazing...
    Exactly how I feel...
    ❤🙏🔥👏

  • @JakysnakyDX
    @JakysnakyDX Před 5 měsíci +4

    Still the best short film I've ever seen. Absolutely stunning from start to finish 11 years later.

  • @enrique11530
    @enrique11530 Před 3 lety +1570

    I like this but its sad they cant be together

    • @professorcontrol9708
      @professorcontrol9708 Před 3 lety +41

      They were, even for a moment.

    • @Flamemast18
      @Flamemast18 Před 3 lety +77

      @@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.

    • @StarsongGaming
      @StarsongGaming Před 3 lety +59

      She wasn’t made as a partner, she was made to continue the cycle

    • @tagreedibrahim9978
      @tagreedibrahim9978 Před 3 lety +6

      so you're implying that she was made to be a partner?

    • @stagdragon3978
      @stagdragon3978 Před 3 lety +9

      what better partner than one who can bring you back?

  • @jackhoff2174
    @jackhoff2174 Před 4 lety +631

    If I was one of them I would probably have had ruined the loop

    • @kokobean5921
      @kokobean5921 Před 4 lety +10

      XD

    • @Captainhogthrob
      @Captainhogthrob Před 4 lety +28

      Then you'd be the main character of the book

    • @rimaalfreihat2897
      @rimaalfreihat2897 Před 4 lety +20

      or perhaps expand the loop? make 3 instead of 1? 3 make 9? ...

    • @maihaiki888
      @maihaiki888 Před 4 lety +15

      Me too, among all of my siblings, I'm the stupidest one XD

    • @jolly3257
      @jolly3257 Před 4 lety +12

      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.

  • @kaahlih8467
    @kaahlih8467 Před 9 měsíci

    I have adored this since I first saw it about ten years ago. Keep coming back every few years to watch. Utterly beautiful & magical! 🥲

  • @hoshimaru436
    @hoshimaru436 Před 9 měsíci +2

    毎年見てます。可愛くて、美しくて、少し切なく、どこか不気味。映像も然ることながら音楽も素晴らしい。

  • @kcinmotiongaming358
    @kcinmotiongaming358 Před 3 lety +558

    This was made 8 years ago
    And it’s better than most clay animations nowadays

    • @boponthewee7585
      @boponthewee7585 Před 3 lety +5

      i mean not really

    • @ferneagle5393
      @ferneagle5393 Před 3 lety +8

      @@boponthewee7585 it really is

    • @boponthewee7585
      @boponthewee7585 Před 3 lety +8

      @@ferneagle5393 i mean im gonna be honest they havent really been getting worse though

    • @boponthewee7585
      @boponthewee7585 Před 3 lety +2

      @@ferneagle5393 not to mention some parts look a little awkward

    • @atanaZion
      @atanaZion Před 3 lety +12

      I mean, we dont really have Clays animations that much

  • @TheCardinalKing
    @TheCardinalKing Před rokem +391

    This Paul Halley guy literally deserves a Grammy award. This is like Vivaldi level of composition.
    👏🏼👏🏼

  • @gertrudess2607
    @gertrudess2607 Před 11 měsíci +3

    i ve discovered this piece of art 6 years ago and it still make me wanna cry. Beautiful!

  • @welcometolosertown5688
    @welcometolosertown5688 Před 10 měsíci +5

    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❤️

  • @zombyjano
    @zombyjano Před 7 lety +1034

    An endless cycle of creation, life, and death.

  • @Corrupted_Raven4life
    @Corrupted_Raven4life Před 7 lety +503

    I think the message is that life always repeats itself

    • @kiaramedina1106
      @kiaramedina1106 Před 7 lety +9

      exactly

    • @301craker
      @301craker Před 7 lety +1

      Naomi Henriquez i heard its life is what you make it

    • @mollylovesherarts531
      @mollylovesherarts531 Před 7 lety

      Naomi Henriquez no gangs not it to day we watched it in class in arts so no we said it something else keep guessing

    • @mexus9612
      @mexus9612 Před 7 lety +1

      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.

    • @toby9444
      @toby9444 Před 7 lety

      Mexus 9 Ye I guess?

  • @alyssatrevino84
    @alyssatrevino84 Před 8 měsíci

    came across this video in 2012-2013 and i still watch it, i love it so much

  • @Vivi57387
    @Vivi57387 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I remember watching this when I was 5 or 6 and for all these years I thought it was a fever dream I had when I was little. This is amazing.

  • @notgoodwithnames78
    @notgoodwithnames78 Před 2 lety +678

    My mom showed me this video when I was probably eight, and it was one of those memories that stuck with me but I had no way to reference back to. I stumbled across this by chance. I remembered the story as being really impactful, and it still is, not to mention that the animation is fantastic. Thanks for giving me weird nostalgia and an awesome short film!

    • @zealouscreative
      @zealouscreative  Před 2 lety +53

      We're so glad to hear our little film has come back into your life.

    • @spleens4200
      @spleens4200 Před 2 lety +5

      Same here! I stumbled across it one night and only just came back thanks to “the cat with hands” film weirdly enough