CONTRETEMPS - Animation Short Film 2021 - GOBELINS

Living with OCD, Anna has an organized routine. This balance breaks when her sister forgets a piece of instrument. To bring it back, Anna has to face a world out of her control in which her fears materialize.
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Anna, atteinte de TOCs, tient un quotidien ordonné. Celui-ci est bouleversé lorsque sa sœur Maeve oublie une pièce de son instrument. Pour lui rapporter, Anna se confronte au monde extérieur où ses peurs se matérialisent.
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Directors / Réalisateurs : Laurine BAILLE, Gabriel GÉRARD, Lise LÉGIER, Chloé MAINGÉ, Claire SUN
Team contact / Contact de l’équipe : [e-mail]
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Soundtrack / Musique : Arthur DAIRAINE
Sound editor / Montage sonore : Cédric DENOOZ
Mix / Mixage : Vincent MAUDUIT, Nathan ROBERT
Color Grading / Etalonnage : David CHANTOISEAU
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Production : GOBELINS, l'école de l'image - Cécile BLONDEL : [e-mail]
Distribution : Miyu Distribution - Luce GROSJEAN : [e-mail]

[@IceOfPhoenix88]

For context, the clarinet that the younger sister plays is a single reed instrument. The reed vibrates which causes the air and clarinet to vibrate too. The reed is made out of cane. The ligature is what holds the reed on to the mouthpiece. Without it, the clarinet will make no sound. I play clarinet too and it was nice to see one in an animation!

[@Arosukir6]

Thank you! I knew it was an important part for her, but was wondering exactly what it was for.

[@men_del12]

That's interesting.

[@v4l324]

Gracias por la explicación.

[@DISCO-munication]

Interesting, thank you for the explanation. I honestly had no idea what the thing was and it looked like a fancy ring, lol.

[@mimzz2]

Me too, it made me so happy :)

[@impotencetherapy]

what i really love and appreciate most about this is...her OCD is still there at the end. anna isn't "fixed" because she struggled hard enough and got the piece to her sister. a lot of the time in depictions of mental health like this one, the hug would have been the end of things. that's just not the reality of having a disorder! thank you for that. this is such a beautiful short.

[@madlad3414]

Same! Seeing the OCD still present at the end was such a nice touch. No cliches or magical happy endings. She was strong and faced her fears, but that doesn’t mean they all go away

[@flamingtorrent2109]

Right!! I was so happy when the monsters didnt slither away and just..paused

[@ageofthemage995]

I was read to point that out!

[@CaressThatDissonance]

So true! It's never a one moment triumph, but a consistent struggle to overcome it's debilitating anchor. Sometimes we can reach a moment of normality, relief, but most of the time it's an attempt to just be able to get our heads over water.

[@onemoregodrejected9369]

Nice point. I was looking for a comment that pointed this out. But I think it adds to the character struggle.

[@tomsmurf4225]

Sound design is incredible, made me really anxious and got me into the characters headspace

[@keke_the_human]

Ta pdp est goldée frérot

[@mojoryse7836]

yeah fax especially with little to no background ambiance

[@Cookie0fPower]

Yes, same for me. Well said.

[@kimberlycolors7807]

I really appreciate that OCD is not just presented as this "quirky" thing where you need everything to be organized. It's often so misrepresented- I had no idea I even had it until my sophomore year of college, despite struggling with it since childhood. It took me so long to realize I wasn't "crazy"- I just had a disorder. Amazing work!!

[@dreamguardian8320]

This is how I feel when learning and having to face the facts that I have either Autism or a learning disability. When I was a kid, I had trouble paying attention in school and would just day dream most of the time, I even pretend that I'm either talking to someone else or that I'm on my own adventure. At first, I thought it all came from watching too much TV, or playing to many video games, and thought it was all just normal. But as I got older, I found out that it was because I had a learning disability and that I needed to go to CDPHP at times. When learning this I began to think of myself a freak and wondered how can a live with myself anymore, I still wonder that today. There are times I wish I did not have a disability and wish I was normal, and even tough people say there are some upsides to my disability, I wish it was because I was normal, and not from a disorder. I still struggle with accepting myself today, and I'm starting to feel I will not accomplish my dreams because of my disability. But hopefully someday, I'll figure it out, if I'm lucky.

[@kimberlycolors7807]

​@@dreamguardian8320 Yeah-- comparing yourself to the rest of the world, or to neurotypical people, can be kind of overwhelming. It can be hard to look at a sizeable portion of the world and watch them go about their day/their life in a way that seems so much more easy. I don't think having a disability/disorder makes anyone of less value though. We often have a different perspective of the world, and our own strengths that come with that that people without our conditions might not have. I know for me personally, my OCD makes me more prepared for situations. It sounds like you have a wildly creative imagination! Also upon doing research, there are a lot of extremely well-known names of people who do have various disorders/disabilities! And even outside of fame, there are plenty of neurodivergent people who have family, friends, who accomplish their goals, etc. I know it can be very difficult to come to terms with a condition and developing self-acceptance and I wish you well on your journey with that. Your disorder is a part of you, but it's far from the only thing that defines you!!

[@dreamguardian8320]

@@kimberlycolors7807 Thank you for understanding, and for your help.

[@keziahsarajohn4160]

@@kimberlycolors7807 when your parents compare your grades with other kids grades it really does hurt a lot when they call you selfish but what you did might not be what u did on pourpose you just feel they never listen to you they ask you why do you cry are you crazy it hurts ~ a teen

[@ezioauditore7636]

What I've come to realize is that there will always be things in life that are outside of control: a family member dying, a poor socio-economic situation, being born with a mental disorder, living through a worldwide pandemic, etc.

[@eep3]

as someone with social phobia, i related very much to the grounding movements (touching fingers, grabbing chairs, etc), even the shot of her feet walking through the kitchen, as well as the feeling that you have to rush through public settings. the sounds of a ruffled/distorted orchestra too! this is a very beautiful film. merci!

[@alexandrelessard7168]

Yeah I was wondering the way she touches the brick wall, jump two marches at the time and touch every chairs and count to four is it some sort of coping mechanisms because of her disorder is it commum for people with that kind of mental disorder to do all that?

[@ccddf3d219]

@@alexandrelessard7168 No, its that the character feels forced to do that or something bad will happen. The character breathing and tapping her knuckles is what is helping her relax but doesn't help everything go away. The locking of the door multiple times, to touch the brick wall is something the character is feeling forced to do.

[@damebucolique]

Same here, with social phobia I can relate so much. ^^

[@javyjavyjavyjavy]

Same, I watched before reading the description that mentioned OCD. Speaks well of the piece that people with GAD and/or social phobia can relate so well to it, too.

[@ashbend1465]

It’s about ocd not social interaction

[@ripbeckberlynn8376]

I have had OCD since childhood and I was afraid this video would just be the stereotype that people with OCD just like things to be "tidy", but I'm so glad it went beyond that. I check my lock several times whenever I leave the house, I often feel like I'm being suffocated when I'm outside or in crowds. This film captured it perfectly. It made me cry, but in a good way. C'est tres magnifique :)

[@liselegier2537]

Merci ! We wanted to go beyond the stereotype and understand the illness. We're glad it seems to speak to people :)

[@Visvogl]

@@liselegier2537 it absolutely does. A truly great piece of art! Merci. Beaucoup!

[@catterhine]

100% agree, a fantastic piece indeed :)

[@nicolearriaga9887]

Color palette in each frame is visually stunning and heightens the tension throughout the character’s journey

[@Alexis-nd9kw]

ikr! and i love how in the beginning there was a lot of cooler colors but the red still seeped through them, like in between the tiles

[@evanbeaulieu2721]

Thank you for being able to depict a very accurate representation of what compulsions feel like, I suffer from them and while this is not my exact feeling of what happens to me I understand it completely. Thank you again.

[@laurinebaille6925]

My teammates and I say thank you. This kind of feedback is very important for us and we're glad you could understand it. Thank you so much and take care!

[@liselegier2537]

We're very touched ! We consulted people with OCD and tried to get it as right as possible. It's great you saw yourself in this representation ♥

[@FloodlightZhou]

Thank you so much, this is for us extremely precious and the best feedback we could ever get. We are glad we could portray this condition in an accurate and relatable way. Thank you so much, from the whole team. We wish you the best. ❤

[@evanbeaulieu2721]

@@liselegier2537 I appreciate it, I think I’m going to use this to help show people what it’s like because when people see me doing stupid stuff to help my ocd they ask questions or give me looks so it will help to show them this if they don’t understand.

[@XpVersusVista]

@@liselegier2537 i am very positive you could make an amazing depiction of ADHD and sensory overload. or depression (but you likely did that already?). another interesting thing (which i suffer from heavily) is chronophobia, or the fear of time. I personally have it since my two older sisters drove me to a near-suicide attempt (was already standing in the window) when i was 6. I am so overly conscious of the fact that i have only a finite amount of time on this planet, that i get extreme anxiety and depression when I need to do something that doesn't help someone or doesn't bring me joy. i am literally unable to do something that is ultimately a wasted effort with no payoff. I would rather work 8 hours intensely than spend 6 hours at work and only being productive for 3.

[@eiraRinmaya]

the reality of OCD displayed here is so fitting!! les démons ne disparaissent pas, malheureusement, mais on peut les combattre. vraiment bien fait !

[@Watercolordragon]

If you accept, welcome, love and being courious about your demmons they will integrate without the horror aspect. They are a part of you. ❤️

[@jesuschristislifeamen]

“You believe that God is one; you do well [to believe that]. The demons also believe [that], and shudder and bristle [in awe-filled terror-they have seen His wrath]!” (James 2:19 AMP) OCD can be tough, and having social anxiety adds up to it too... Let's pray.. coz Only God can help us overcome... God bless and Jesus loves you all so so much! 🤍🤗

[@jesuschristislifeamen]

(28) Afterward, when Jesus was alone in the house with his disciples, they asked him, “Why couldn’t we cast out that evil spirit?” (29) Jesus replied, “This kind can be cast out only by prayer.” Mark 9:28‭-‬29 NLT It doesn't have to be part of us, i know that 'd*mons' can be used to represent another thing, something that haunts us, but remember, it doesn't have to haunt us forever. “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” Philippians 4:6 NLT “And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words.” Romans 8:26 NLT “Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere. ” Ephesians 6:18 NLT “Never stop praying.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 NLT God bless and Jesus loves you all so so much! 🤍🤗

[@tzeearn]

the last scene made me cry. Knowing how important was the ligature to her sister, she chose to fight against her scariest demons just to send it to her. This beautiful animation helps me to understand how OCD feels like and have more empathy towards those who suffer from it, I'm truly touched. Thank you so much! great work

[@jesuschristislifeamen]

“Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.” 1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT Praise God, it can be really hard, but she endured it for her sister... “Do not be overcome and conquered by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:21 AMP God bless and Jesus loves you all so so much! 🤍🤗

[@juliakozluk9089]

I love the inclusion of the previous characters, the mother and son from the blue curry and the ballerina, it’s all beautifully tying into each other and how all those around us have their own demons with their personal stories even if they’re merely background characters in our own story

[@musickeeper1062]

WWHHHAATTTT i hadn't even noticed that at first and i've watched this numerous times since its release... gobelins students are next level.

[@eloiseeloise5057]

Mhm! I noticed louise and was like OHHH ITS MY GIRLLLL

[@domo_jacks]

In the shot with the characters from blue curry, someone’s wearing a shirt with the frog from “Golden Hour” and the governor from the short “Rest In Peace” is also in the first couple rows of the audience.

[@eloiseeloise5057]

@UCUgLK0lzZBHhMA6f11uS_bw Sure! let me find it!

[@eloiseeloise5057]

it’s 5:53

[@Toribell1928]

I fully cried at the ending. People don’t always understand what it’s like to do something like this. It’s really difficult sometimes. This film captures the courage that people with mental health issues or disabilities have when they have to leave their comfort zones really well

[@SoupirduTemps]

Oh I just clicked, I wasn't expecting a short film about OCD. I actually struggled from a severe OCD for years and I've never (never !) seen a content that represents it that well. This is exactly how OCD feels like - and I mean "exactly". Your every moves being watched by that over-sensitive, horrible conscious of dreadful dangers. The fright at the idea of disobeying. How difficult it is to disobey. Feeling glued, dragged back by the fright telling you to go back and to things properly again. I didn't suffer from cleaning and symmetry-related compulsions but I absolutely relate to this. And yes, at the end the OCD is still here. It watches. It's hard to truly heal from OCD, and it takes a lot of time and effort (imagine having to fight like 4:55 to 5:50 for every compulsion you try to resist to - for me it was literally ever move I made), but it's possible. That living nightmare is far behind me now. If you're currently struggling and reading this, hang on and don't lose hope : I know it's hard and painful and terrifying, but there's a beautiful world behind that wall.

[@rmcova01]

I like how you represent what a person who has OCD sees every day in a very scary way. The journey of Anna is so full of angst and terror that even I, who don't have OCD, feel it, too. Amazing short animated film! Keep making something awesome!

[@majastenstameyes]

My little brother struggled quite badly with compulsions a few years ago, and I’ve suffered my share of anxiety. This is felt spot on. With the sound, the effects… and it doesn’t hurt that it’s beautiful too. Amazing job

[@gooddoggy6631]

I love how even when everything was said and done and the sister got her ligature back, the ‘monsters’ didn’t disappear. They were only held back a little bit by the grounding techniques and by the end it was a struggle and fight even with them. It’s great to see some rep and acknowledgment that even once one has things ‘handled’ that mental illness doesn’t just disappear.

[@TheStorytellersBookClub]

I notice that Louise is in the background standing with Maeve’s friends. Also, this is a beautiful film.

[@mlerm7638]

I can't help but to say "this!! Exactly this!!" each time the film accurately depicted my anxiety. I want my mom to understand that I'm not "overreacting" but I couldn't find the right words to describe what I feel. I wish I can show this to her.

[@latifaalameri6089]

Show it to her then !

[@starryguykai]

i have ocd and this is the most compassionate, accurate coverage of it I’ve ever seen. it captures the fear of disobeying compulsions so very well, and the way it shows that it’s never something that goes away is just phenomenal. the animation and color design is just stellar, and the sound design and voice acting are spectacular! amazing job to everyone who worked on this film, I sincerely hope it allows more people to understand what living with ocd is like :]

[@charina_custodio]

I was diagnosed with OCD when I was 18. Yes, this is exactly how I feel when I see things not aligned, not in a line, when I can't wash my hands, when I can't fold paper or boxes for recycling exactly as they should be. This is how I feel when chairs are not parallel with the table, when bedsheets are not straight. Sometimes I lose my mind just by looking at them to the point of overwhelming anxiety that I can't do anything or focus the entire day.

[@KD-ou2np]

Is there a reason these things unnerve you? Or is it more like a deep disgust, like being grossed out by something, no logical reason its just visceral.

[@charina_custodio]

@@KD-ou2np it's definitely not disgust, it's just something that doesn't sit right with me. I pour so many hours obsessing on things being in specific places (the pleats that curtains form when you slide them to the side had to be 2 inches each), All my clothes had to be black, kitchen supplies need to be stainless steel, when I receive clothing as gifts, it has to be certain color and cotton. My friends and family have learned to gift me with experiences rather than things because I just can't accept something that doesn't sit right with me. The food that I taste exactly in mind which is not always the best (This week was a constant compulsion to get sustainably caught sardines in olive oil, it had to be olive oil, it had to be certified sustainable, i can't escape it. Last week was a specific brand of korean instant noodles). It's mostly an annoyance that I can't move on with my life if this and that is not "right". Sometimes its helpful especially with my job (professional baker) I will scrap a project if the scones are not exactly 3 inches by 2 inches, if the cookies are not 3.5 inches in diameter when baked, the streusel needs to be even for all cakes. It's kinda nice at work when people don't question why you bring a ruler everywhere. In the outside world, it's more weird. It's not about being organized or clean or perfectionism. I am not a germaphobe at all. I can sit on the floor or the grass, I can work on dirty jobs but it has to be a certain way. OCD is more like it just doesn't sit right I can't move on until I can correct it.

[@satsujin4027]

I hope this short will be used to teach people about OCD because it's beautiful andbso easy to understand even if you dont have OCD.

[@fer_nanda4509]

I have OCD, but there are different types of obsessive compulsive disorders, not just the one shown in the film. Also, not all of us who have OCD have hallucinations or have a terrible social anxiety or something like that. XD There are also different degrees of OCD: both dangerous, hard, medium and light.

[@nilayandeysarkar3404]

With the sound this is super OP. You guys killed it. A big congratulations to all of you. Also the detail of the tree with eyes. It's appears for a short period but it's one of my favorite things apart from the cool demon designs. The feel of being watched by trees.

[@liselegier2537]

Thanks Nilayan :D !!

[@artlyendeavors97]

This is some of the best representation for what it feels like to fight and have to confront even the smallest compulsions with OCD. If I ever have to explain the feeling to friends, this would be a great visual example.

[@madelineflorio8460]

Right? I feel like I need to send this to everyone who's ever made fun of me for how I act differently because of OCD. But just being able to connect with others who resonate with it is enough. Hope you're doing well. :)

[@nicktomilin383]

This is so well made 🤩. It's not some stereotypical representation of OCD when people just organize things and keep your space tidy up, but it's so well shown of different compulsions. I am a messy person and don't really like to tidy up and people think that I don't have an OCD, but I have urges of counting things, doing particular stuff in a very specific order, otherwise I feel very anxious. And I calm myself by touching specific spots on my body in a specific order, or "draw" symbols with my fingers on my body in specific places and orders. This was much more complicated when I was a child, until I got to a therapist. Again, this is so important to show how it really could be and that mental health is important just as your physical health. Thank you very much for this animation! I am amused by this artwork!

[@fer_nanda4509]

Bruh, not all of us have the same type of OCD, there are hards and others are more easy to live with. Im a messy person too, but my OCD is more mental than physical, anywhay I have a obssesion with whasing my hands. xd

[@kaelthunderhoof5619]

@@fer_nanda4509 my cousin is obsessed with washing his feet and submerging it many hours in the water. You can see that it's like pale all the time.

[@seaweedg9507]

oh so thats ocd, what i knew really was the someone-who- hates-asymetry, i didnt know it's a stereotype,

[@GodofTheForge]

It hurts how much I can relate to this. My OCD never got quite this bad, but bad enough that what she’s going through is not an alien sensation. Masterfully recognized.

[@dorothyofDA]

This was so difficult to watch with OCD, I could just feel the anxiety myself in my arm when she stopped touching the chairs, it’s really a remarkable animation that captures the feeling OCD actually leaves you with.

[@keithefrog9143]

As someone with diagnosed OCD, this is the first time I have actually felt seen. I was scared it would just be some more stereotypes but one minute in, and I was crying. It was so unreal to see how realistic this portrayal is. Of course, the things that trigger OCD are different for everyone, so please don't think that this is what it is like for everyone, but this truly made my day. Not to mention the stunning animation. It really incapsulates how I feel, and I don't think anything could really capture the essence other than this. Thank you for making this.

[@ivorycoffin1563]

This really hits close. Mine isn't nearly as severe, but when I'm having a bad day, this is what it feels like. Mine is less patterns, more feelings, like, i have to touch something a certain way, or one hand cant be under water longer than the other, or I can "feel" where the germs are on me after i touch something or go out in public. It's really hard to push through and it causes a lot of anxiety.

[@ARandomSoda]

Can we all just stop and appreciate how well done each and every scene in this is? The door scene by itself deserves a prize for excellence.

[@yourhomez]

oh the color palette is sooo juicy :0

[@mosslings]

Ohhh I didn’t realize how deeply i connected with character before she started walking down the stairs in the cinema and i was holding my breath, completely choked in tears. I do not have OCD, but my experiences with anxiety and social anxiety felt very present in this film. Also i am obsessed with the designs you all created in the monsters, and the way the creepy, body horror designs contrasts the doll-like human characters and neat, appealing backgrounds. Very beautiful and inspiring, and the sound design captivated me for much of the time. Great film! Thank you for putting so much effort into making it feel real

[@adria345]

As a person with OCD I’ts really touching that this short goes beyond stereotypes. It shows how it REALLY feels like to live with OCD! I truly loved this short

[@sagerinii]

c’est très beau ! j’adore les couleurs et les sons :)) aussi la référence à GOLDEN HOUR à 4:11 !! désolé pour mon pauvre français !!

[@laurinebaille6925]

Ton français est parfait ;)

[@ennoiretbleu9317]

Mise à part les majuscules (ce qui n'est pas très grave) tu n'as fait aucune faute. (et j'ai corrigé les miennes en passant :))

[@grumpybiologist]

I saw it too!

[@phadenswandemil4345]

There's a reference to Blue Curry 4:11 and Louise at 5:54

[@mpokki3248]

Sibling bond is my weakness, love this! The sister understands anna's struggle and hug her right away 😭💕

[@laniakeas92]

It's so hard to realize she carries also her sister's anxiety as well. Imagining what her younger sister would feel realising she forgot that little part of an instrument. Too often people who struggle with mental problems tend to project them onto others. With ocd and social phobia (or agoraphobia) whole world is too big, too loud, too imperfect. Fantastic representation.

[@hugochampier7895]

Quel excellent pitch, hâte de voir ça

[@hyacinthlover9370]

Love the little Easter egg at the end! Some of Maeve’s friends are characters from other 2021 thesis films, like Louise, such a sweet touch!

[@_L_L_I_R_]

Потрясающе. У меня самого ОКР, но тут еще и шизофрения. Визуализация самого высокого порядка.

[@stevenunderwood9935]

Huh, I also suffer from symptoms of schitzophrenia. I thought I was crazy and that I was the only one, which _ is _ crazy. :) It is sad that our world is like this. I had the hardest time with these symptoms, but I have learned to hold on to God's heart, and remember what's true about Him and our world, that even though it looks bad, to not worry and have peace and continue doing good, that things are working out.

[@kindateia]

разве же тут шизофрения? Это просто образы, использующиеся, чтобы показать проблематику героини. Иначе студия указала бы обратное в описании, разве нет?

[@EstrangedEstranged]

The monsters just represent chaos. The only additional thing may be social phobia.

[@men_del12]

What I like most here is that she still goes all the way to her little sister despite of her fears.

[@hisrijan]

4:10 A shoutout to golden hour??

[@alexeru6154]

Haha I loved it

[@BUG25985]

as someone with OCD, with brutal invasive thoughts - this is amazing. It does feel like all these demons are waiting for you to break the rules or do the wrong thing this video made me cry, thank you for such good representation

[@moontiides]

Man I still remember watching this for the first time and thinking "huh that seems kinda similar to what I go through with OCD," and then I checked the description and was so pleasantly surprised. Our obsessions and compulsions are a bit different but the amount of struggle Anna has to go through just to get to her sister is so relatable, and I feel it's something a lot of people really don't understand.

[@COZYTW]

I love how her experience is captured so well, I know someone who's germaphobic and can't even bear the idea of breathing in germs. It's never easy overcoming these setbacks.

[@TheHydrakeHydra]

I don’t have OCD, but I could feel the fear in this animation and reading the comments made it deeper. This is so beautiful!

[@porcelain_fruit806]

I was recently diagnosed with OCPD and I thought that feeling like this was normal and I was just weak, this really shows how internal the struggle can be

[@felizziajehdalcazar3520]

Other than the enlightening representation of OCD, I just love how much Anna loves her sister. To think that she would still do all that she did to help Maeve even if it severely tormented her.. What a beautiful relationship. Thanks Gobelins! 💙

[@user-sy7cb8rj6n]

4:10 nice T shirt

[@hisrijan]

A shoutout to golden hour???

[@FloodlightZhou]

@@hisrijan yes 😉

[@aubriana326]

BLUE CURRY AND THE BALERINA WERE IN THIS I LOVE IT

[@hhherisson3854]

très beau film ! ça fait penser à akira, princesse mononoke ou paprika, et bien joué la ref au film Golden Hour ;)

[@bigpencil6032]

Oui la grenouille ! Je trouve ça trop sympa qu'ils se fassent une référence entre eux !

[@norab4402]

Au même moment y'a les personnages de blue curry!

[@bigpencil6032]

@@norab4402 OH MAIS OUI INCROYABLE !

[@chozospectre1730]

I just clicked on this bc the art caught my eye. I have OCD and agoraphobia and immediately realized what was going on, have never seen anything capture these feelings so well and in such a striking animation too. Made me cry.

[@angelor9211]

I can't believe I just noticed Louise was standing there, I'm ashamed of myself for not noticing earlier 😄

[@Elisha.17]

4:09 Golden Hour reference!

[@med_qb]

The audio, the images, they just depicted OCD in such extreme way that got my chest tighten. Wonderful work!

[@smiley6149]

I just noticed one of the girls in the background is a cameo of Louise from the LOUISE film. Amazing!

[@Isaduhatulo]

This is just beyond words. I was so immersed by this short film that I didn't realize I was holding my breath and holding my phone way too hard that my knuckles went white. Imagine what you guys could do in a whole length movie. Very impressive!!! 👏👏👏

[@harshtikkha3013]

Perfect example of a person who suffers from OCD, the color grid of thi s movie awesome and the sound design is also very good with all scenes. The best part was i saw the 🐸 costume character from Golder hour, the idea and animation is amazing 👌..

[@viktoria5775]

i dont know if anyone has mentioned that, but if you look at the back of the audience at 4:11, you can see the mother and her child of the animation short blue curry! What a sweet little easter egg

[@piashatiel5842]

My struggles are different and thankfully, far from being this intrusive in my life. But I empathize with struggling to do things that should be easy, doing the best that you can, trying to convey what you're dealing with and being surrounded by people who don't understand what you're going through. This constant fight that's invisible to anyone but you.. and maybe the people who have experienced similar things.

[@Muser4Life]

A part of coping with OCD is learning to sit with uncomfortable thoughts and observing them (instead of pushing them away or feeding into it). I liked that the video tapped into that. A type of therapy that emphasizes this is called acceptance-and-commitment therapy (ACT).

[@MaryBuckie]

I don't have this disorder but never have I wanted a person to win the moment as bad as I did Anna! Y'all did an excellent job!

[@hafeeeda]

c’est fou comment j’ai ressenti tout ça, ça explique exactement ce qui se passe dans ma tête. wow. fascinant.

[@laurinebaille6925]

On a eu de précieux témoignages très différents les uns des autres de personnes atteintes de TOCs, on est content de lire ce type de commentaires, et si on a réussi a se rapprocher le plus possible de la réalité de la chose, ça nous touche beaucoup! Merci pour ton commentaire! Prend soin de toi!

[@guilleum2]

the imagery of eyes following her touch/steps is very clever. I have moments where when I touch a specific surface, I constantly think about what germs are on my hands and that feeling doesn't go away until I wash my hands. The ick that follows you until compulsions relieve your anxiety.

[@ren6043]

I can't get bored watching this animation. I highly appreciated that any art background in this animation truly making in high quality. I loved the style too. I glad i'm still alive.

[@hoome260]

For someone with OCD, I really appreciated this. Beautifully done.

[@ManelRuivo]

I dont remember the last time I was glued to the chair, frozen through an animation like I was with this one! Oh my god... I feel like this could turn into a feature long animation!

[@lonelyranger8401]

Couldn't help but start crying the moment Anna got surrounded by her demons. This is such an accurate representation of what it's like to struggle with a mental illness. To anyone going through same experience - know that you are deeply loved and will get through this. You're not alone

[@user-vp6gg7hu8c]

Ive came back to watch this incredible video again and I just noticed at 6:00 the characters behind Maeve that are from your other short films. It is a very nice detail!

[@prismaticerror6911]

I love animation and I love psychology- this is beautifully animated but it makes me really really happy to see a non-stigmatizing artistic depiction of OCD like this :>

[@deirdrer8131]

I love how they included the other characters from this year's shorts in the stage background when she finally gets to her sister in time:)

[@CrypticLizardPoetry]

Yes! I spotted louise in the bg and was looking for someone else who noticed!

[@4EverSmiles]

4:10 I didn’t notice until now but they have the boy and his mom from the blue curry short!

[@4EverSmiles]

and 6:05 where they add the Governor in Rest in Peace!

[@boominsystemu-uptytracktyt7803]

Literally yesterday i had a conversation with my brother about OCD. Both of us have it.. It was relaxing and wholesome to open up about our fears, how it started etc. This is an amazing video I'll make sure I show this to other people who might like to see it. Thank you ❤

[@karensenneron3983]

C'est bon, j'ai une nouvelle animation préférée des gobelins

[@exnyy9448]

3 hours left, I cANNOOT WAIT!!!

[@Ivy-od5og]

this is honestly my favourite time of the year

[@camalinthewind5812]

as a person that deals with mental illness what I like about this most is that there is no promise of it ever going away it's just learning to control it and maybe know how to navigate it but it doesn't get less scary. I'm really happy that the people who made this were sensitive about a topic that either shows people with mental disorders as incredibly unstable and dangerous or as people who let themselves off and that are not dealing with anything really difficult

[@jennyduong2466]

This was incredible, it really made you feel as trapped as she was by the compulsions she was having.

[@_srobona]

This really explains in an abstract way, what it's like to have OCD. Often times it's so bad that it annoys the people around you, and forces you to do things without thinking. It's just awful. It's gotten worse for me over the years. It's an uncontrollable impulse that causes you to feel intense anxiety when triggered in you. I wish there was treatment for this type of thing. I can't even pet an animal or sit on the grass. I can't enjoy my life.

[@maelguillerm3040]

Mon professeur d’art plastique a été celui de ceux qui ont fait cette animation ,monsieur sock est vraiment fier de vous

[@mayhapsperchance]

Wow. I’m somewhat speechless but I just want to say thank you to those who created this. I’ve never seen OCD portrayed in such a way that feels real and genuine like this. Although the particular obsessions and compulsions of Anna are different than my own (because everyone has a different experience with ocd), the “monsters” really conveyed the true feelings of stress and fear behind compulsions, which, in other media, is usually only shown from an outside perspective (and often are unfortunately shown as quirky rather than distressing). This is really well done and the art is beautiful 💕

[@elwiwi3029]

Wanted to look for an OCD animation out of mere curiosity, and was I taken aback by the accurate representation. Been struggling with the illness and the end was perfect. The thoughts don't leave. Our demons are there but we go through them. Amazing film.

[@ramencat5]

I got chills. Impeccable direction, animation and a very fitting, unsettling soundtrack to tie it all together. Mad respect to the team that created this masterpeice.

[@bedivere3996]

this is the film that made me really understand how living with ocd is like. Beautiful job to everyone involved, these are the kind of films people need to see 💙💛

[@paigejorgenson2702]

I love the little references to other Goblin shorts in these films. At 4:11 someone in the foreground is wearing a shirt with the frog costume from the Golden hour short. Such attention to detail!

[@itisactuallyira]

Also the mother and son from “Blue Curry” in the backround

[@paigejorgenson2702]

@@itisactuallyira oh I didn’t even notice! It makes me wonder if there is any other references to other shorts that we haven’t even noticed yet because they aren’t out yet!

[@SDP59]

As someone who's diagnosed with OCD and goes to therapy for it, I can confirm that repetitions, fear, and anxiety are some of the many things we have to deal with on a daily basis.

[@meichineilson2294]

I love animation and did not expect this film to be about OCD. I have it too, and this is such a good visual representation of what it can feel like. I'm so grateful for this film! It's brilliant.

[@Lidiya2188]

I love this in the end you expect all the demons to fall away as sisters hug, but demons are still here, only this time she won over them this is the best, thank you for making this ♥♥♥

[@zitadenes2109]

i just realised that in this short film, characters and figures appear from other GOBELINS shorts, for example the frog one one girl's shirt is the character from GOLDEN HOUR and also i think that the girl standing behing maeve in the green dress is louise from LOUISE. bon travail!

[@chekaw4512]

I noticed there's a Louise look-a-like in the end! Btw this is such a beautiful masterpiece!

[@ivygilliam5168]

This is such a sensitive and compelling depiction of what OCD feels like. A very beautiful film.

[@user-yz9py2tq6w]

Очень похоже на то что я испытываю, гораздо легче жить в порядке, и когда ты знаешь что ты младшая и у твоего музыкального инструмента нет амбушура)

[@lethalmatcha]

Living alongside OCD must be scary, since "clutter" and lack of control exists everywhere in the world. That one saying: "What's the problem with OCD? You get things done, your house is always clean, I see nothing useless out of it." must be terribly hurtful, and also naive. Power to my friends who are buddies with OCD. ❤️

[@AlexMourning5635]

As someone with both OCD and Agoraphobia, this short hit me in my soul. I love the detail that the monsters were at arms length in the end, they weren't gone. The discomfort is still going to be there, but she still made very important steps needed towards facing her monsters in the end.

[@atamija]

This was truly incredible! Both the animation itself and the topic it tackled. As someone who has struggled with GAD, I think it's really important to fight the stereotypes and stigma, and what a more beautiful way to do it than through art. I'm awed, merci beaucoup.

[@oliviaruzicka3712]

Everything is green and red! That's so cool! What a brilliant, beautiful, meaningful short with amazing composition and character.

[@pascalmainge4622]

Green is for non dangerous things and red the contrary ! Notice that het sweet shirt passes from green to red at the end.. Colors have their proper meenings

[@nunsongici]

the shot at 3:50 is just breathtaking and then at 3:57 when we see the shadow the glass entrance... absolutely gorgeous

[@CalikoiCat]

this is a very interesting visualization, I could really feel her fear and anxiety in how It's portrayed here

[@tuckamorethetree9427]

Wow that was great; I always love seeing these and this one certainly didn’t disappoint.

[@the_artful_rabbit]

Ah such an amazing piece of work, congratulations to the team it's really touching to see all the comments saying that they appreciate the visualisation 💗

[@so_nvelle]

i don't know if anyone else noticed but there's an Easter egg near the end at exactly 6:09 . When Anna gave Maeve back the ligature for her instrument, in the background where u can see her friends, you can see a character from another animation called LOUISE, the character in the green dress.

[@kingrabies4468]

I know this isn't central to the animation nor the story, but did anyone else notice the fun little easter egg characters from other animations in there? I thought it was so neat, just a cherry on top of this awesome animation and story!

[@NoiseDay]

Every single aspect of this animation is outstanding- sound design, animation, direction, writing, etc.