850 meters (HD English version)

/ 850meters
www.THURISTAR.com
850 METERS is an animated comedy short produced by THURISTAR in coproduction with Lunanime. The short has aired on CANAL+ in France, Ketnet (VRT) and Ouftivi (RTBF) in Belgium. In 2016 its TV series spin-of "My knight and me" was released and aired world wide.
Synopsis : A not-so-brave knight is on a quest for Fame and Fortune - legend says rescuing a princess is the way to go. And in those same fairy tales, there's only one way to slay the dragon that hold the fair lady captive : find the invincible sword. To reach his goal, the knight is ready to go far. Maybe even as far as 850 meters...
A THURISTAR -- Lunanime short film
Starring Roger Flambé
Written and directed by Joeri Christiaen
Co-written and produced by Perrine Gauthier
Coproduced by Annemie Degryse
Music by Frederik Segers
With the participation of CANAL+, pmG Worldwide (messiahStudio) and Temple of Tune
With the support of the Flanders Audiovisual Fund and Provinciebestuur Oost Vlaanderen
Taxshelter partner : BUSI (Business & Systems Integration)
Image by Joeri Christiaen
With help from Olivier Thill, Julien Schmitt, Wouter Aarts, Michael Mahy and Mette Tange
2D artwork : Andry Rajoelina
Programming and rigging : Vegard Myklebust
messiahStudio support : Fori Owurowa
Sound design and mix : Temple of Tune / Fredo Gevaert and Jorka Decroubele
Voice recording : Piste Rouge
With the voices of : Manu Garijo, David Gasman, Mirabelle Kirkland and Barbara Beretta
Music recording and premix : Boma Studio
Lab : Studio L'Equipe
Making-of by Antoine Kerninon
FESTIVALS HISTORY :
Awards:
* AUDIENCE AWARD, Mundos Digitales Festival -- Spain, July 2013
Mentions:
* SPECIAL MENTION (adult jury) International Film Festival for Children and Youth (FICAIJ) -- Venezuela, May 2013
Selections:
* Festival Internacional de Cine de Lanzarote -- Spain, April 2013
* Chilemonos International Animation Festival -- Chile, May 2013
* International Film Festival for Children and Youth (FICAIJ) -- Venezuela, May 2013
* RabbitFest, Festival di Cinema di Animazione -- Italy, June 2013
* Neum Animated Film Festival -- Bosnia-Herzegovnia, June-July 2013
* Mundos Digitales Festival -- Spain, July 2013
* Supertoon -- Croatia, July-August 2013
* Anima Mundi -- Brazil, August 2013
* Anibar -- Kosovo, August 2013
* Animated Eden -- UK, September 2013
* Film Festival Oostende, Ensors -- Belgium, September 2013
* KinoFest -- Romania, September 2013
* Balkanima -- Serbia, October 2013
* Shnit International Short Film Festival (non-competitive program) -- Switzerland, October 2013
* KuanDu International Animation Festival -- Taiwan, October 2013
* Miami International Animation Festival -- USA, October 2013
* Banjaluka -- Bosnia-Herzegovnia, October 2013
* ReAnimania -- Armenia, October 2013
* Golden Orchid International Animation Festival -- USA, November 2013
* Multivision -- Russia, November 2013
* SIGGRAPH Asia -- Hong-Kong, November 2013
* Expotoons -- Argentina, November 2013
* BUtiful Film Festival -- UK, November 2013
* Les Nuits Magiques -- France, December 2013

[@THURIST]

I have to say: To see that around the globe people still discover this little movie 7 years after completing it and that most have a good time watching it is just amazing for us. Thanks everyone! Fame and fortune to all ! :)

[@playlistguyhindi1941]

THANK U SIR , for such a treat . Enjoyed it .

[@Tin_Can_Cyborg]

Do you have other movies? I loved this one so much, it was so funny

[@emeralddragon1712]

Thank you for this animated masterpiece! I have a soft spot for dragons and this just made my day 💗🤣🤣🤣🤣 I need more of this

[@Leogomo]

@@Tin_Can_Cyborg I know the knight is a character from a animated serie for kids I think

[@Leogomo]

@@Tin_Can_Cyborg yeah, the name of the show is "my knight and me"

[@THURIST]

Thank you everyone ! And thanks for helping us sharing the film. The more people can have a laugh with it, the happier we are ! :)

[@zidneya]

Two questions: What's the name of the song at the end of the short? And when will "It!" be finished?

[@1954caz]

great work I love it

[@darkanddryhumour1822]

You better make another one!

[@jasonsummy7924]

This has got to be 1 of the most detailed and silliest animations I've ever seen

[@MrChugwater]

Tree dragon needs an Oscar. He really did that "Rawr! Ima tree" thing really well.

[@THURIST]

So nice for us to see the knight is continuing to entertain people ! Fame and Fortune ! ;)

[@syedthefunnyguy7570]

The amount of randomness inside this clip is unbelievable

[@parker-boy98]

You know this Knight was split up into Henri of Orange and, what's-his-name, of White from My Knight and Me.

[@macbitz]

For about 15 minutes I completely forgot about Coronavirus and self-isolation! Thank you!

[@THURIST]

It makes me very happy to read this! Stay healthy!

[@Dawn2DuskAdventuring]

zzpza ya seriously it was like my best day ever moment.

[@ericeaklor1300]

I've forgotten how many times I watch this and it's still 1 of the best as I watch it again

[@liteningstrike12]

Uploaded 6 years ago and the creator still takes the time to heart every second comment... now that's pride in one's work!

[@supergabrielbrososuna9323]

It was from the Cartoon Networks ever since

[@kraexyst7233]

Your comment

[@noobyboi6324]

The madlad hearted this

[@blakkalagga6829]

I need a heart as well

[@hansemboy2462]

Yup

[@r.castellanos795]

I don't care what anyone else says, I loooooovvvved it!

[@senseishu937]

I thought it was extremely weird

[@r.castellanos795]

Safsoufa Games Yes it was weird, but so funny to me. I thought they were going to eat him, not see how far they could throw him.

[@AfaqKhan-uc9js]

@@r.castellanos795 that's why its name is 850 meters

[@BottleOfRoss]

This is still one of the greatest peices of media i came across and i still love it to this day

[@THURIST]

so nice to hear.

[@Morgaen_Rei]

Every second is a pure comedy, what a nice job, lads!

[@THURIST]

We thank you :)

[@THURIST]

thanks everyone, great pleasure on our part to see you guys had a good time watching our silly knight :)

[@mrsixxheree2778]

good time? I do sir have a great time! awesome animation. make me laugh all the time! Thank you for made this! by the way i made a subtitle in portuguese Brazil and i was thinking if you let me reupload with the subtitle or i could send it for you guys.

[@TinyShaman]

Joeri Christiaen The animation is not only funny. It makes a ton of sense. The dragons being tremendously overpowered, compared to humans, what else should they do, if not have fun with those bysantine plots of theirs?

[@THURIST]

:)

[@rajeshnavagare9667]

+Joeri Christiaen it was awesome with story hahahaha .. enjoyed

[@kat6748]

DID I JUST SEE A TELETUBBY?

[@THURIST]

+Katya brierley-jones : We have no idea of what (ahum) you're talking about.

[@kat6748]

sure...sure...

[@kat6748]

great film by the way

[@ZiitsprungMedia]

That was 100% a TELETUBBY!!! :-)

[@macymcdaniel3146]

+Joeri Christiaen that was indeed a Teletubby

[@zannanimations7483]

After all these years, I watch it like a good memory. This is one of my favorites forever

[@THURIST]

That is nice to hear!

[@THURIST]

At times like this, we're so happy we can make people smile with this (now getting slightly old) short of ours. We wish you all the best - stay safe and healthy!

[@devvytm]

Thanks for the amazing video. I hope one day I can animate like this. Would love to learn.

[@urvashi9783]

Loved this video.....it made my day

[@geraldfrost4710]

It's not old to us who are watching it for the first time.

[@johnroekoek9864]

I never heard a funnier and talented voice as the voice-over of the knight. Amazing. Great movie!

[@ripjawyt]

Made in 2013: 2019: YO FAM WANNA WATCH THIS AWESOME SHORT

[@intselec2184]

2 years in the futur : yes

[@stevosrockinmom]

Oh my god. The song at the end just tops it off. Amazing.

[@MariusWales]

I remember watching this back in my late teens. Now I'm in my mid-20s and it's still as hilarious. Well done, Christiaen. Truly iconic.

[@THURIST]

You just made me feel old hahaha

[@MariusWales]

@@THURIST How do you think I feel? 😂

[@Yodasdaddy.13]

"You are without a doubt the worst Knight I've ever heard of".... But you have heard of me!

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

Hey Andrew How are you keeping, Where are you from??

[@NeonsStyleHD]

Well written, well animated. Direction was spot on. Really liked it.

[@bdr1414TV]

I like how KZbin age these videos and then starts recommending them like wine

[@spyingpro4563]

Yes

[@masterbowtie5955]

Found this ages ago and always love to come back! I love that it became a show, just wish it had stayed longer. But all the love for this. Thank you for this wonderful treasure.

[@tomitstube]

did not see that coming, nicely done.

[@mmirekelite56]

I rarely ever get surprised by movies animations or storis but I gotta say, I did NOT see the end coming

[@leonardbekker1524]

I...can't stop laughing! This is brilliant and hilarious. The humor and animation is on point! Great job!

[@danzap3844]

same comments and watchers

[@GhostGuy_999]

I watched this when I was little. Such a masterpiece!!!😂

[@Graphomite]

The jerky animation and hyperactive humor turned me off at first, but as a whole, this was really entertaining and clever. Absolutely loved the ending.

[@notearslefttocry388]

This was posted in 2013, now in 2018 the people still loving it. The project was great, amazing modeling and animation, awesome sound design .. I hope someday do something like that.

[@newworld8283]

9 years after am watching 2023

[@THURIST]

😅

[@colmhain]

Me too.

[@azure4835]

It's been 6 years and this still holds up as an amazing and hilarious animation. Amazing work!

[@THURIST]

Thanks !

[@plaugewolf]

wow. though i suspected she was a puppet, that ending... nice.

[@alpacamale2909]

+Blaine Thornhill is that eye the wolf from princess mononoke?

[@pablomercaderalcantara5740]

+Alpaca Male I think is "Wolf's Rain"

[@KemonoGoddess]

+Adolf Desu wolfrain

[@alpacamale2909]

yeah

[@Smile4theKillCam456]

+Blaine Thornhill aww man, this comment was such a spoiler. I decided to wander through the comments halfway through and read this and was like "damn."

[@poppyflorist]

WHO IS THE BLOODY VOICE OVER TALENT FOR THE KNIGHT!!!??? GIVE HIM AN AWARD!!!

[@THURIST]

I agree - he's awesome!

[@unhommequicourt]

what makes it 10/10 is the realization and the voice acting

[@ronaldnewman7927]

That was better than ANYTHING they call cartoons today!!! Simply awesome!!!

[@Nnelg9111]

Why is this only popping up now in my suggested videos? Should have gotten this way sooner!

[@volbur_druniik]

I know right!

[@Chazman2705]

Amazing, I really liked the snippets where it showed what the knight was imagining in his head.

[@kodzusmiles]

I want a series involving the three dragons lol I love this

[@THURIST]

Hmmm... We did a series starring the knight, but didn't do one from the dragon's perspective. Interesting :)

[@sonsonitaaa4287]

there Is one, it’s called „the knight and me“

[@victorrivas4210]

This is the greatest comedy Knight short film EVER!!!!!😃😃😃😃😃😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnparrish9215]

To really get the full value out of this movie you really need to be STONED !!!!!!

[@AO1YinYang]

well done, the end wasnt expected,excellent animation and story.

[@DrawinskyMoon]

This animation was ahead of its time.

[@alinanowak3637]

Made in 2013: Me in 2021: OMG! It's beautiful!

[@THURIST]

Thanks!!

[@tonybazley5733]

@@THURIST ... what Alina said !! LOL !!! so cool ... so perfect

[@jimvandemoter6961]

I'd scream too if I saw a tele tubby coming through the fog. "The escalator on your left, your other left." "coming soon to a castle near you." The closing theme, perfect. All in all, inspired lunacy. To all the naysayers, lighten up, just once allow yourself to have some fun, it's ok.

[@darth_yoda]

HAHA I loved my arse off this whole short : P

[@jennys.8703]

I LOVE this little movie, have watched it over and over again throughout the years 😄

[@THURIST]

:) Glad to hear !

[@onehappynegro]

new 3d meets old style tom & jerry fun and spirit. so much more fun here. a new disney, but current. i'm only 44 yrs old i know my cartoons. great job especially for our children world wide. thanks!

[@THURIST]

Happy you liked it :) I'm 45 :)

[@jimhood1202]

Absolutely loved this. Very original. Telly tubby cameo is genius.

[@EDinWAState]

A great twist on an ancient theme. Thoroughly enjoyable.

[@3jzell]

Moral of The Story: Never Skip Leg Day

[@subakbaksu2293]

This a nice recommended movie in pandemic situations

[@MiTmite9]

Craziest most entertaining 15 mins in a long time.

[@THURIST]

Nice to hear - thanks for that !

[@nordicdreki2068]

anyone else click on this because it was in their suggested and because of the thumbnail?

[@rattlesmcspookston8649]

The Tester that’s how these things usually work.

[@missbish1000]

Omg LOL, this has to be one of the best animated shorts ive seen in a long time, thanks ^^.

[@signorinalucia7342]

Lisa winn You should watch Glued.

[@missbish1000]

Looking forward to it, thank you.

[@lukedyjanowski9750]

This show should be on tv📺

[@firstcooommment3675]

It is

[@sebbosebbo9794]

my all time favorite...yeah yeah... the music .Voice acting .animation . style...oMG ...

[@THURIST]

Thanks !

[@jens8111]

The whole time I was going, why that title??? but then at the end it hit me :D Great short

[@rexarmstrong4284]

when I saw this a year ago I was like, "this has to be made into a new show. Cartoon Network and Nickelodeon need to wake up". I guess Nick is still sleeping

[@matt815]

Memories lads, to a 2013 animated CGI animation, the camera movements, angles and all of that is just so well done. Joeri, good job.

[@THURIST]

thanks

[@matt815]

@@THURIST No problem man.

[@patrickpietrzak8947]

Super film d'animation. Scénario complètement décalé et jouissif. Bravo à toute l'équipe !

[@mrbojangles377]

Thought it was pretty fun and interesting really liked the dragons with the accents at the end

[@miomiomio56]

I love this the last part x'D "I did the tree I I you recognize me right? I did the URGH" knight faints xD

[@TimDNchantr]

love this film. come back to it every so often

[@THURIST]

:) Nice to hear

[@mautadolo9368]

KZbin is recommending this again and I love it

[@pep-o-butt672]

Oh my god the mimics are fantastic

[@benevolentworldexploder5395]

When I found this on KZbin, years ago, I had written it off way too fast. After the series 'My Knight and Me' appeared on Cartoon Network, I immediately recognized Henri of Orange as the knight from 850 meters, so I decided to finish this video. It was genuinely fun and enjoyable, and I feel like I missed out on an experience because of my own premature judgement. Well done, and I feel like such a fool.

[@THURIST]

Glad to hear, and I hope you like the new show ! Much thanks.

[@benevolentworldexploder5395]

I love the show! My son had his first birthday at the end of December, and for some reason being a new father and watching this show gives me a very good feeling.

[@THURIST]

Well, I'm not that surprised :) I became a father while we were developing MK&M, so I guess it kinda shows :)

[@bibleventures]

Enjoyed every second. The slow mos, the visual jokes, the repetition (Fame and Fortune, yeah!) and highly exaggerated expressions. A character you can get behind despite his challenges and a great twist. Not surprised it was picked up for a series (which I haven’t seen). Strong storytelling :-)

[@THURIST]

:) We thank you !

[@RM-eg1ed]

Incredible animation and storyline. Loved this! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@OzDeaDMeaT]

How did I not know about this. Its BRILLIANT!

[@ToGTurtle]

6:09 In his defense, Teletubbies are really creepy.

[@ThurmanStrother]

That is a wonderful experience. I appreciate so many things about this film. Bravo.

[@razpootis5802]

To everybody who just now got recommended this video, you had to be watching a lot of indie animations several years ago to find it. This is my second time watching btw. Still love it.

[@snekek1564]

Grimlock first time

[@SimonCrazyCatGaudet]

The facial expressions are just totally epic. XD

[@gotwaffles]

i loved that, one of the biggest plottwists ever lmao

[@10ZZzzZZzzZZzz01]

I must have watch this at least 6 times by now, it keeps coming in my recommended for some reason and I keep watching it :-)

[@THURIST]

Hahahahaha :)

[@sophtheunicorn1497]

literally spent years looking for this and finally found it oh my god

[@THURIST]

Oh really? Hope it disappoint too much 😅

[@sophtheunicorn1497]

@@THURIST no no i love it ive watched it so many times since i’ve found it it’s my favourite thing ever, im so happy i finally found it my life is complete lmaoo

[@natscorner9459]

this is... BRILLIANT

[@DAMDstudio]

Loved it. Wasnt the best rendering in some scenes, but story was hilarious. Loved the tree dragon at the end. Love the sense of humor, the camera angles and slow motion, and great characters.

[@THURIST]

I agree the rendering has gotten old now. Maybe one day I'll do a reboot :)

[@patriotgrimmkristogrimm5510]

Omg, I love distance games and this was absolute perfection to the amount of joy I get playing them!!! Bravo to the cast and animators and all those involved in the making of this film. I am absolutely in awe over this. As a gamer this is perfection and a game should be made for this epic tale!

[@richardmortimore9245]

I love the song at the end lol

[@joetheguy115]

Lol

[@yourunclejohn984]

I guess we could say this guy is the man with the plan, the squire who's on fiya!

[@carla.n.5078]

Ever thought of making like a full sized movie?? its very well done.

[@THURIST]

+Carl A. N. (Asura) : Maybe after the full sized TV series we're working on right now :)

[@carla.n.5078]

Really!? Whats the title??

[@THURIST]

+Carl A. N. (Asura) : My knight and Me. variety.com/2015/tv/global/teamto-thuristar-kick-off-production-on-my-knight-and-me-1201588036/

[@keikan0407]

This is the weirdest fairytale I have ever known 😂 Your story can’t be told fully without your animation style, Sir. Thank you for making this animation! You’re amazing!

[@THURIST]

:) That's great to read. And yes, I'm weird too. Thanks a lot and glad you liked it !

[@buddhadebpathak2529]

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[@buddhadebpathak2529]

taholey ami atoh valow jollam na kyano rain diya cheej cow bif boley khaiee na ami doop lagiee a maa i

[@mizuokami5340]

This was recommended to me now and I am amazed about the twists and plots of this story

[@TimeCatCr]

This is the coolest and craziest animation that I have ever seen

[@hatink4319]

I remember seeing this back in the day and hearing it was going to be a show. To bad the show didn't turn out so well, because I loved seeing this short.

[@dotpeat1372]

Great animation, have to view it a couple of times, that much is happening, brilliant over proportionalling every movement. Thank you for sharing.

[@neddludd6076]

This was amazing. Super music. Thank you so much!

[@richardflack1269]

You've heard of Toss The Turtle, Homerun In Berzerk Land, Hedgehog Launch and Learn To Fly. Well get ready for the latest launch game, Knight Fling - Can you beat 850 metres? On a side note, was not expecting a teletubby of all things. Same with the ending but the teletubby really came from nowhere and was so funny as a result.

[@thequickoutcast185games5]

You forgot Yetisports 5

[@tgrier5919]

Well then I have never seen anything more entertaining in my life...

[@tgrier5919]

Entertaining and weird. I LUV IT!

[@jostewart554]

He’s no oil painting!!! This is an incredible animation. Very talented

[@johnsonlabarbear4741]

Hey Stewart How are you keeping, Where are you from??

[@parislady1925]

Disney should use this as a short feature before one of their animation feature films. So enjoyed this!

[@THURIST]

Glad to hear you liked it !

[@johnroekoek9864]

What a unexpected end 😄 Great story, animations, jokes, voice-overs quality. Love it.

[@user-jl9yx9qi1x]

Crazy story. Loved the animation. Thanks!

[@nonscripted3605]

Hahahahh salute to the writer this style of story telling. Mind blowing🤯

[@THURIST]

Thanks ! :)

[@nonscripted3605]

You are a man who knows how to take care of your fans.

[@davidt24733]

Very unexpected ending but was still a awesome clip! Thanks for your time in this great peice!!!

[@hearmerant]

Hahaha. The whole thing I was trying to work out where the title came from.

[@Tanukosauro]

6:11 Teletubby? XD

[@wasabiartz.2841]

+David Trambusti Im Afraid It Is Sir

[@HawkarAbdulhaq]

+David Trambusti 13:59 check it out :D

[@Tanukosauro]

hawkar bradosty ahah I hadn't seen it!

[@YeshourunRotstain]

+David Trambusti 14:00 Teletubby again

[@OuchaCute]

+David Trambusti it's a nightmare for everyone :D the 90's kids :D

[@cassandraralph5906]

Brilliantly funny and very well done video. Just illustrates perfectly how much we fall for deceptive scams and advertising ruses out in the real world. Best video of the week 🙌

[@insanerikki]

This was an absolute riot. Enjoyed every minute of it.