COLZA - Animated Short Film 2020

[@nachoolo]

This is too good to be just a short. I need an entire film about this world and protagonist.

[@orenji]

Yes!!! I would love to see a full feature film on this!

[@ciaotiziocaius4899]

I need it

[@sandrawong6787]

And frilled necked lizards

[@silenceofthehills7610]

I think the length of the film is just fine. It says what it needs to, and ends happily.

[@kistephen6365]

Silence of the hills shush you! We need more!!

[@MMM1MM]

Gobelins got the most talented students ever I swear

[@priyankaghosh7037]

Yup 👍😊

[@pshmps1836]

Yeah

[@tinhola]

Yeah!!!! They are amazing

[@makebabidotes]

@@blurrgblurrg4498 that's not how it works at gobelins, the teams are all made up of co-directors with equal input

[@AB-dd4jz]

Yes but after they exit the school we never hear from them ever again, I should know I'm french and it frustrate me to no end seeing talent like this never ever used again to produce some french quality content that could shine around the world.

[@cassylk22]

This is like French Studio Ghibli! 😍

[@men_del12]

I could say Gobelin is very nice.

[@ladycavalier]

Loool exactly

[@darkx6869]

Laura Trujillo your point?

[@Holdsworthands]

exactly what i was thinking this is amazing

[@haydenraish2952]

THATS WHAT I THOUGHT TOO

[@limeslush1e]

MAN i knew gobelins usually produces good stuff but this is next level even for their students. the character design the backgrounds the fluid movements and the WORLDBUILDING in such a short timeframe... MAN if i ever produce something even a third as good as this i'd be mighty proud

[@orangetreeflower6670]

o.o"?? it was made by STUDENTS??

[@jinggu.]

same like *animates storyboard* i’ve done enough, i’m satisfied

[@teamdiscord563]

@@orangetreeflower6670 Of course, Gobelins is a french school of animation

[@fablucia]

And the sound, oh my god can we talk about the SOUND

[@ashleytkl3036]

@@fablucia The music is marvelous.

[@うのっぴ-y6u]

素敵な5分間をありがとう

[@alexandralatco3849]

The plane's music is harmonious, that gives life to the flowers, meanwhile the machine's music is haotic and monotone, with the purpose to harvest. This was amazing ❤

[@danrazART]

Best comment!

[@krisclark6829]

I adored the part where Clarence caught Anton playing his plane's melody on the clarinet for his departure. Not sure if it was to cover up his plane's takeoff or as a nod and a final farewell, but it might have acted as both. Despite the short being... short, I grew invested in the story fast. Got misty eyed at the idea of where Clarence may go to across the sea, leaving a tight-knit community that congregates together to sing and work to industrialize. If they ever went back would they see a different world than where they departed from?

[@c3ru1ean41]

Not that it matters much, but Clarence is a girl I believe.

[@SanbaiSan]

@@c3ru1ean41 She is!

[@corndog3164]

The same melody that was played when Clarence leaves is the same melody she played while harvesting (': Nice touch.

[@matthieudaures900]

You noticed! Good job

[@emily-xc8ny]

oh my god i didn't even think about that that was so sweet of her friend

[@KuraNine]

Gobelins students always do more than need be. To make the most beautiful films out there.

[@кошимперия]

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[@YTartschool]

Non mais c'est complètement fou ce film. 11/10

[@leseuletuniquedeclan2499]

Je dirais 15fps sur 10

[@matthieudaures900]

🙏

[@ritac.g3314]

Man, tu fala francês? Serio?

[@misaachaan4363]

@Marc brunet tu parles français ?

[@loreleiserrudelestourbeill6328]

Non 1 000 000 000 000 000/10

[@jakartagamer6188]

to the team that made this animation GODDAMN Y'ALL DID A GOOD JOB IT'S TOO MUCH THE ARCHITECTURAL OF THE LITTLE TOWN IS SO DETAILED, it's better than most stale modern popular animations, ESPECIALLY THE NEW LION KING

[@The_Soviet_Cat_2233]

Ah yes, Discord

[@jakartagamer6188]

@@The_Soviet_Cat_2233 Comrade cat like the video pls or Amerika will invade ur country again

[@ladycavalier]

Seriously true

[@The_Soviet_Cat_2233]

@@jakartagamer6188 I did like the video

[@jakartagamer6188]

@@The_Soviet_Cat_2233 Very good Comrade but Amerika is still going to invade Mexico

[@ハムちゃん-q5t]

絵があまりにも素敵すぎる…🙏 キャラクターデザインもめちゃ素敵だし色の統一感が透き通っていて風や草の匂い、土埃の匂いを感じられる。好きだ〜

[@joobernardini1373]

Ce que j’apprécie dans les créations de l’école des Gobelins, outre leurs nombreuses qualités graphiques et scénaristiques, c’est aussi le choix des voix : contrairement à la plupart des dessins animés actuels (où ils se croient obligés de donner des voix débiles aux personnages...) , ici, on n’a pas les oreilles qui saignent 👍😂👂!

[@deboayangbile1689]

2D animation would forever stay undefeated.

[@кошимперия]

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[@colinarmis]

It’s actually 3d animated

[@soysource3218]

@@colinarmis Pretty sure it's 2D. You can see the proportions of mechanical objects subtly shift which would not happen in 3D since 3D is perfectly rotated in perspective.

[@ahmedamine24]

It would be nice to have more patreon, kickstarter, gofundme, etc venues to support these creators' future projects.

[@whereisthemau5219]

you can go support the members of the team on social media :)) they are super talented and share beautiful artworks!

[@hell9302]

@@whereisthemau5219 ooh please tell me the social media !!

[@pawepratnicki9131]

@@hell9302 here you go ( just two but still): kojad.tumblr.com matthieudaures.tumblr.com

[@Sherbniz]

I need MORE of the french lizard anime... ;____;

[@randomtortila7356]

Same!!!!

[@jeromejojo3875]

Top, on dirait presque le pilote d'un long-métrage...

[@кошимперия]

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[@yaresarmiento6025]

Flowers growing with music is such a beautiful concept to me, I wish we could explore this world 🌻

[@zackbrannigan3740]

I noticed that her friend always had the flowers near him when he was thinking of her, like to clarify that she was his inspiration. When he was doing the sheets and when he gave her the last hug, the flowers who get alive when music plays were there. idk exactly what it means, of course the flowers were in every part of the town but it made me feel that no only she was his inspiration for the greatest concert, but when she left the inspiration was gone too. He still can make good things but the feeling or the passion that she inspired in him was gone.

[@aravindstories]

I think this should be turned into A full length animated movie About "Clarence" and her future

[@loreleiserrudelestourbeill6328]

Mais tellement !!!

[@felixzcontinue311]

I like how the Plane is one that plays a nice tune while awaken the yellow flowers for harvesting, but the newer tractors just making noises. while the tractor can make noise+ harvest on the go, the plane flyer need to fly around first, then hand pick all the flower. I do like how Anton can write an anthem and make them practice and have the play up in less than 48 hours, I do guess the Anthem is slightly inspired by the plane's flying tune tho. this is an amazing animation, plot, flow, animation and style wise.

[@кошимперия]

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[@linggabastara3360]

Feeling some porco rosso vibes in it...

[@SUME1234]

yeah so ghibli, and so fluid too, well done to them :) I especially love the idea of reptiles in old-timey clothing.

[@julienlalane3755]

There are nausicaa vibes and moebius style inspiration!

[@Frogkhan915]

Plus some over the garden wall

[@erkshnrt]

I've watched this at least once every hour today and I tear up every time. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to bring this beautiful short to life. I'll be returning to it often when I need to fill my soul.

[@loreleiserrudelestourbeill6328]

Me too

[@TheOddHolloway]

I had this in my "watch later" folder for a couple years now. I just found it again and watched it for the first time today. Amazing 👏

[@eep3]

2:58 haha in the bottom left is a reference to "SUNDOWN" (another grad film!)

[@NicolasCharly]

Je veux juste un film entier comme ça en fait. C'est fou. Les décors, les couleurs, l'univers, les personnages, l'histoire. C'est tellement beau...

[@protochniy]

That was magnifisent. Characters feel so alive and natural, great story!

[@justabeartiko4434]

I know right!

[@actualtrashpile]

The man playing the motif he heard the plane make as it flew over the fields, that got me… that got me good.

[@candicepractice]

man being a part of this is SURREAL this team did an amazing job!! lookin forward to my 4th year ✨

[@WobblesandBean]

Oh god, I am in love with this world. So the flowers open up to music, but their version of "industrialization" is to simply blast discordant noise at it for the same effect. Such a good metaphor for destroying culture and tradition in pursuit of profits. And her friend adding in the solo of the melody her plane makes was so touching. I wish they'd explained why they need the places, I don't get why they need to dismantle them. Either way, I want more of this place, and these characters!

[@matthieudaures900]

The flowers only open with the sounds of the planes' trumpets. They take the trumpets from the planes' and put them on the tractors for more efficiency

[@WobblesandBean]

​@@matthieudaures900 Ah. That's... I mean... can't you just make more trumpets without dismantling the planes, though?

[@matthieudaures900]

​@@WobblesandBean The idea was that they were made ages ago and they don't know how to make them anymore

[@senniie3372]

@WobblesandBean they dismantled the planes for parts for the machines. People do this often in real life, where for example, they'll dismantle older/used cars for parts; it's not necessarily a negative thing. I think the reason why they needed the trumpets from the planes was because of a lack of trumpets or production of trumpets. Like how in WWII they had people donate metal and stockings (nylon) to the war effort because production outmatched supply. I really like your read of the film and I think it's probably what the creators were trying to express. To add on, I think the film could also be a metaphor for the industrialization of art in general (music, animation, painting, etc). Everything is about efficiency these days, even in art. I think we can see this a lot in the animation industry, especially in the west (especially in the USA), where production companies always try to find ways to cut corners to get more episodes out or more movies out. Like Marvel underpaying CGI effect artists and giving them crazy short deadlines. I think AI is the top tier example of making art over-efficient. It completely cuts out the artist's purpose and is made off of stealing art. It's product over process. I believe art is about the process and I think a lot of other artists agree. Efficiency and innovation are not bad and I would argue industrialization isn't bad either. Industrialization brought us better medicine and food production after all. Just industrialization and efficiency can come at the cost of meaningful connection to work and culture like you said. I love rewatching this short film. There's something new to discover with every rewatch. It also makes me think, as good art should haha. When I rewatched this film again, I had an "ah-hah" moment with the metaphor I discussed above. Also the animation is so good!!! The characters and props have so much volume and the environments are beautiful to look at. Every frame is computer background worthy. It's such a great film :,)

[@DylskiM8]

Ok but like, this needs to become a full film. Would gladly support a kickstarter or patreon to make it happen.

[@DocGeraud]

Magnifique. Je suis tombé amoureux des décors

[@jessicabauer9225]

Et des voix et de tout!

[@fl4mm3]

Pareil pour moooiii

[@skyhaven8159]

So much story crammed into such a small amount of time... Imagine what they could do over the course of half an hour

[@binglemccringle705]

you cannot make animation and story in tie that are so absolutely breathtaking and mind blowing to have it end in 5 min, no continuation, nada that is c r i m i n a l cause im itching for more of this cold blooded, warm hearted world

[@johnelijahsantos8765]

beautiful, the style reminds me of Moebius.

[@ahmedamine24]

Minus the grotesque sadism?

[@fadelmabrouki2612]

same, especially the beginning

[@Shizzmonger]

came looking for this comment

[@Shizzmonger]

@@ahmedamine24 pardon me?

[@ahmedamine24]

@@Shizzmonger Are you Aaron Burr, sir? All the books I read by Moebius are mean-spirited, cruel, horrible sci-fi or fantasy stories. Mainly the Incal.

[@MarshaNPILoveCanada]

Indonesia: Bagus sekali!! 👏🏼🏆 English: Magnificent! 👏🏼🏆 ~Bandung, West Java.

[@tacefairy]

THIS WAS INCREDIBLE OH MY GOD!!! Every single frame could be a screen saver. SO lovely, so much delicate detail. Amazing job to everyone that worked on this!!!

[@critiqueofthegothgf]

every frame a painting, taken to the next level. i have never seen such a wonderful blend of color and phenomenal lighting. this is fantastic. mind is blown

[@CRRNCRW]

I don’t get what they do with the flowers but goddamn this is top tier animation right here

[@Alex-je8gc]

The flowers are rapeseeds, and the film is named after the oil they are made into (Colza oil), the town is likely an import for Colza oil and relies on the flowers for economy

[@bubbubthealmighty9240]

@@Alex-je8gc do they require sound to bloom?

[@lucienmeunier2270]

@@bubbubthealmighty9240 Not in real life at least

[@pamelarivero2505]

Today someone asked me: "What is the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?" Out of nowhere this short popped up in my mind and I knew, this is fact, the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

[@ryuukuringo]

it's unbelievable how this is all hand drawn! and in tvpaint?!! the drawings were so solid and consistent, truly amazing. Even those machines and planes... for a moment I thought everything was done in blender! Can i ask who did the character designs/model sheets? There were SO MANY characters, and every time I paid attention to one they all seemed to have a personality and distinctive design. And the backgrounds and colors were gorgeous too... Im amazed still, i hope to see more animations like that! you all should just start your own studio hahah

[@matthieudaures900]

The character designs were done by Jade and myself

[@coolestdude42069]

@@matthieudaures900 wow :000 what an amazing team

[@matthieudaures900]

@@coolestdude42069 thank you ^^

[@matthieudaures900]

@@ald247-w6q on Instagram : @matthieudaures @camillebroutinmehu @k0j4d_du_77 @maxime_jouniot @victorchagniot Also @magicmatth for me on twitter

[@J77701]

Matthieu Daures You guys are insanely amazing and so inspiring

[@taylorguntharp9309]

The way that concert was made so lovingly and spectacularly for another's escape is beautiful.

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[@defenestrate122]

i love this so much!!!! This gives me intense studio ghibli vibes.

[@courageousprincess]

Still easily the best short film to come out of Gobelins yet.

[@JuliaFliess]

Wow, just wow. So incredibly gorgeous. I want to dive into this world and get to know these characters more.

[@ibexyablonski2321]

This pays beautiful homage to the work of Moebius.

[@TheWilderCat]

The animation is so gorgeous! The shapes are beautifully consistent, the backgrounds are incredibly detailed and the tiny character movements make the whole thing feel so alive. I love how Antons pupils move at 2:05 and his frills at 3:07.

[@moussetache1815]

Je pense aussi que ceci mérite un long métrage. C'est magnifique, Messieurs Dames. Bravo.

[@ルト-x2o]

絵も柔らかく繊細でキャラクターのデザインがとても好きです、世界観と物語の設定がしっかりしていてとても魅力的な作品でした。素敵な作品をありがとうございます。

[@jenniferl.8111]

I think this one of my favorite short films ever- the music, storytelling, and most importantly ANIMATION is the most amazing one I’ve seen.

[@Yuxxa]

man, i really need the music on my spotify playlist

[@eldkatten6382]

Here is at least a short sound-only version of the concert: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYW0i2ygesSjiq8

[@Yuxxa]

@@eldkatten6382 thankss a lot!

[@6_O.N.I_6]

This needs a movie

[@doctorlatte2515]

I remember watching this short film a year ago, I've always loved what the students of Gobelins did, but this was by far my favorite. It became such an inspiration for me, from the style, animation, story. everything. thank you for giving me the ability to imagine again.

[@SWesc-ng7dl]

La vidéo à trois ans mais je me permets de vous écrire que j’ai vraiment retrouver le "truc" que j’aime le plus dans les meilleurs Miyazaki je saurais pas dire bref bravo !

[@TabalugaDragon]

FINALLY someone made a movie about lizards, thank you!! I would love to see a full-feature film like that!

[@mogelbogen]

My heart skipped a beat when they said Anton. Thats my name❤

[@rencosbjd]

Why do we need big studios... let’s promise to support original artists and their work. ... this was extremely beautiful , bravo 👏

[@TheNinetySecond]

I think I've followed GOBELINS for some 10 years now. This is the greatest short to come from your wonderful students yet.

[@teedee6126]

One of the most beautiful films I've ever seen in my entire life. Emotional, gorgeous, well-animated, wonderfully scored. I cannot adore this enough.

[@dustycookies143]

No way this is made by students. This is better animation than illumination could ever do! I’m ligit not kidding illumination’s animation is a -12 compared to this

[@chteretreeart]

Oh wow this is incredibly amazing also are the characters Frilled dragons and maybe bearded dragon I think, So CUTE, and the story is so lovely.

[@JeremWatts]

the pacing in this is probably better than almost anything else i've ever seen

[@deklanb.4992]

What is it about short films and short stories that leave one so…haunted afterwards

[@Busterdrag]

I know these movies are 1 shot stories, no sequels normally but...Man. I NEED a sequel to this. This is fantastic stuff.

[@mariustrasfi4941]

Il y a tellement d'information sur l'univers (le village), la culture de ce dernier, et les enjeux y sont clairement montrés (innovation industrielle, manque de matière première, modernisation et rendement nouveaux qui délaisse les machines " archaïques") non mais je veux la suite et voir ou ça vas mener, il y à tellement à développé c'est génial!

[@dantalian269]

The way this film just radiates comfort

[@gaelleavril8404]

C'était in.croy.able. Incroyable, merci pour cette expérience de visionnage. On dirait le début, ou la fin, d'un long métrage.

[@thatoneguyfromhs4944]

This needs needs NEEDS to be more known...the animation, the voice acting, the world-building and little subtleties that make this story feel alive, and believable is superb!

[@hibryd7481]

All Gobelin's clips are great, but some kind of reach for any meaningful narrative or story. _This_ , on the other hand...I feel like I absorbed a feature length film in a matter of 5 minutes. Beautiful characters, beautiful design, beautiful script! This could be a full movie to itself, or even the start of a series of movies. Totally loved this! I want to know more about these lizards and the world they live in.

[@chriscooper654]

An amazing world established with just a few minutes of animation and dialogue. Very well done.

[@princessthyemis]

This. is. awesome!!! I LOVE the animation style and the look of this world! It's enrapturing! Clarence's design is so cute and I looooove her plane is similar to a paper airplane! The world feels even more believable than most full-length movies these days; its full of such ATMOSPHERE! And I love that they don't over-rely on soundtracks in the beginning and let the natural sounds of the world tell the story! THIS IS SO GOOD!!!

[@tewibunbun]

Ive rewatched this so many times, its so beautiful!

[@krisrod1478]

The art is simply beautiful..kind of a Studio Ghibli feel for me, and even though the story was short, it was sweet. I agree with some other people that I would love to see more!

[@lorenzobergamini7923]

That magical and familiar atmosphere reminds me of The Wind Rises and Final fantasy IX. Great job guys, really outstanding.

[@dlutz7248]

Gave me the warmest vibes and feeling of joy and wanderlust in every frame! Amazing job, a tiny masterpiece preserving the intangible "summerness" of a countryside and a glow of true friendship.

[@syllebl0ssom]

The CONCEPT, the SOUND DESIGN, the EXECUTION, this is a perfect film! I wish it was full-length!!

[@jjstarrprod]

Waow ! Juste... waow ! Je suis autant émerveillé par l'univers de ce court que déchiré par l'état de l'industrie de l'animation en général. Pourquoi est-ce qu'on ne peut pas faire des films ou des séries avec ce niveau artistique et de sensibilité ?

[@currentuser5095]

Les dessins animés des Gobelins, ils sont vraiment inspirants. Ils me font croire que un jour je devienne un animateur aussi bien que les gens qui ont créé ce film.

[@BaneKeldare]

Adorable character designs, a cute story, amazing animation and art...what's not to love about this piece? It's so good, I'm in love!

[@sehokim7323]

Bravo👏🏻bravo👏🏻bravo👏🏻bonne continuation.👏🏻

[@poulpyshowy5363]

C'est tellement beau! Ça me fait penser un peu à Nausicaä de la vallée du vent 🤩🤩🤩

[@grobbelaarthibaud]

The films the students make is AMAZING! they have so much talent < 3

[@sof7357]

This is my favorite style of animation! This is gorgeous!

[@TheWilderCat]

I like the detail of one of the tractor drivers complaining before the one with the down frills says they have no choice just like when they took her plane.

[@galacticspacebear9589]

Anyone notice that little Sundown homage/cameo at 2:55 in the bottom left corner? Adorable!

[@RaysonWilliams]

Oh my god that's so good. Thanks for pointing it out!

[@galacticspacebear9589]

@@RaysonWilliams My pleasure! It's pretty easy to miss

[@BlauweGeest]

Ce filme devrait trop être en longue version🤩🤩🤩 On dirait tellement un Ghibli

[@Lovetsonmarq]

Such a simple yet beautiful film. Magnificent work as always!.also the detail is astonishing!

[@cobbington773]

I don’t speak French, but I didn’t need to understand what they were saying to be able to understand the story, or feel the emotions that these characters were feeling. That’s how great the visual storytelling was in this animation.

[@eep3]

there’s english captions :D

[@delaneyklutes]

Glorious just glorious. Well structured plot. Beautiful style. Thought I was going to be put off by the design, but it just works so well. This animation exudes comfort

[@gato9387]

細やかな表情に、胸がいっぱいになりました。

[@aapbeetiankahi6740]

Heartwarming, this hand drawn animation is so amazing! I guess it might've taken months to complete

[@damebucolique]

Excellent ! Je suis très agréablement surprise et touchée par cette ambiance Ghibli cette année ! C'est très joli, agréable, fluide. Les personnages sont hyper attachants. Je suis à la fois comblée par la pépite, et frustrée que ça soit déjà terminé ! Bravo !

[@eldkatten6382]

I wonder: do the musicians know that they are seeing off Clarence? The melodic theme of her plane should be known to everyone. Even the villagers might know what is going on once they recognize the Clarence's-plane-theme, wouldn't they? At 1:04 one of the members of the little orchestra in front of the concert master's house says something along the line "il y a Clarence!" (there is Clarence) - or something, unfortunately I don't speak French - and points with his bow. So they must have heard the theme and recognized it.

[@davidtorazzi7650]

How can I say how much I connect to the character? This is the exact thing I want to do. I want to dive head in on adventure , I want to cross oceans and land , but also I don't want to leave the people I care for behind. I wish everyone that worked on this film the best luck and that all their dreams and goals to be accomplished.

[@Tiparium_NMF]

This should be a real movie. There's a lot going on here I want to know more about. Also your lizard people are adorable.

[@кошимперия]

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[@Nerf_Jeez]

This world has a great sense of character to it due to the way all of it's aspects work to support a single vision of this calm yet unperfect world. Neat to say the least.

[@sugarplumfairy_]

if there's an artbook for this i'll consider purchasing one because this is too good!!

[@theletterbleeds]

Jade Khoo, one of the directors, recently released a graphic novel called Zoc with a similar art style :) not art book of the short film, but I guess it's close if you want to experience something with a similar feel

[@muuluzi]

Gobelins animations are always amazing. These students put so much work into their animations. I wish I had half the talent and determination they have.

[@soledadtrinidad3433]

Quel talent... c’est formidable, bravo à l’equipe ! En espérant vous voir un jour dans les grands studios pour continuer le magnifique travail de l’animation française :D

[@piitaanyre3082]

C'est trop beau ! Ce serait tellement bien un film de cette histoire ! 😍😍😍