Death and the Lady: When the Grim Reaper Knocks | The New Yorker Screening Room

In an animated film by Geoff Bailey, an elderly woman’s dog attempts to ward off an unexpected visitor.
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[@singsonggirl9267]

That is the saddest and sweetest thing I've ever seen. The music was gorgeous, as was the animation.

[@edengully]

Autumn Leaves. The perfect tune for this story.

[@shamaliwije4872]

Ohhh poor granny when she realises she's lost her amazing, super loyal dog. He fought so hard to her safe, even knowing it's inevitable, but gave in when it was his turn, not hers. Glad it showed Death throwing sticks for him afterwards.

[@mithrildragonlh]

That wasn't a stick. It was one of Death's bones.

[@user-uj1en2ur3q]

There is a superstition that animals can give their lives for the life of their owner

[@judeirwin2222]

Older women are not necessarily grannies. If she has no children or grandchildren, she is not a grandmother. Just an older woman.

[@horsewings3561]

I couldn't see it, youtube had a video suggestion blocking it.

[@ambasimba6801]

@@user-uj1en2ur3q это правда.

[@markpeterson2776]

"Therefore, send not to know for whom the bell tolls - it tolls for thee". What a wonderful animation. No, they don't live nearly as long as we do, but they pack a lot of life and love into the time they are given Mark

[@peterbiesbroek]

These are wonderful words, full of consolation and wise comfort Mark. "it tolls for thee" lost my beloved pet animal recently and agree, not nearly as long (and often painful) as we, but pack a lot o life & love before moving to that beautiful place where there's no pain, no fear..

[@rhondacampbell2592]

When the dog offers up the cat. 😂 Well done story telling and art. Sad, sweet, and humorous. Lovely 🌹

[@stanamilanovich3956]

I love that the body of the dog was knitting. Such a clever bit.

[@yin7909]

The moment u realize that death isn't there for the lady but the dog... :(

[@KaptainKlown]

I agree. It's kinda sad, so also nice about how caring death is.

[@terryt.1643]

😭

[@Youmanoofficial]

That last howl was heartbreaking

[@NathanHarrison7]

This illustrates very well how it is naturally easier to worry more about others then it is ourselves.

[@charliechurch5004]

That's what I got out of it too ❤

[@effhorst]

Here's my Toast: to the surprises of Life, the reliability of Death...and the loyalty of pets! Cheers!

[@inahuffman6999]

Cheers mate!

[@stupidwhiteboy6090]

This was horribly sad but beautiful

[@edytaeddakiwi8578]

very true

[@rezasoekotjo5082]

I have seen so many of my furry friends cross rainbow bridge and if Death is as gentle and compassionate as portrayed I will be looking forward to him collecting me and taking me over that bridge to all my babies past and present. I bawled my eyes out! 😂😂😂

[@VC_27]

I'm with you on this.

[@EastTexasRanching]

What you just said made me shed some tears. I have had to bury so many of my buddies since I was a child. I have never gotten used to the pain of the loss. I hope I never do. I have met people that have no care one way or the other, and I do not want to become that.

[@samkangal8428]

This. Is so sad , I really hope we will see them again 😢

[@morganc4598]

What you said resonates so powerfully. Never get used to our pets dying... And when it comes to my turn, I want to go where they went.

[@BlackheartCharlie]

"Heaven is the place where all the dogs you've ever loved run out to greet you." I really want to believe this... 🙂

[@angelbeats71]

Absolutely loved the fact that for the majority of the short film we as the audience believe the lady is going to pass and the twist hits when in actuality it is the one who wanted to protect her and could smell it first! The Dog!

[@ChefMimsy]

So heartbreakingly sad. Extremely well done.

[@edmondmoncerf5864]

The last time he looks back to glance his house… 😭

[@gretholondeporey8527]

That was one last pee.

[@gretholondeporey8527]

It just goes to show that as scary as death may seem, it's actually quite peaceful in the end. It's actually life that holds all the pain and sorrow. It's life that we should fear.

[@pedrourbano501]

We know what life holds, it holds pain and suffering but it also holds happiness and joy, it's what we experience, it's what we know. What most people fear about death is how unknown it is: "What's next?", "Is there something?", "Is there nothing?" no one really knows the answers to these questions. I'm not criticizing you, I'm just saying that it is more nuanced than just: "people should fear one over the other."

[@hugolopezmontenegro6644]

Life wouldn’t exist without death. That’s what makes it beautiful and priceless.

[@Glathgrundel]

Life is suffering … that’s why babies are born screaming.

[@LordOfLight]

You think death is peaceful because you saw it in an animation. Perhaps a rethink is in order.

[@maidinulster]

My goodness me, very true words ❤

[@Queenofobscurepairings]

" You must be the tallest girl in your troop!" XD LOL

[@lorettavanhaasteren2776]

So beautiful--I put my arms around my dog and tears fell 😢

[@nefbones1]

Beautiful, haunting and heartbreaking. Well done!!!

[@KarenLee-bs5ms]

Thank you you just made me cry.. This was beautiful I took care of so many animals through my life.. I lost just as many.. I'm hoping when it is my turn.. I will get to see all of the dogs and cats I lost three years..

[@scottrhodes8160]

Such a sweet story told nicely.

[@celticbird7049]

What a superb little gem this is. The characters, the backgrounds, the glorious music "Autumn Leaves", and the story. Poor pooch, trying so hard to save his mistress, even offering up poor Kitty, the heavy sighs . . . It all touched my heart. Thank you. 💙

[@DY2784]

Wow… I’m crying inside… The faithful loving Dog thought it came for its Master, when indeed it had come for Him…😓😓😓

[@josesampaio2302]

Just Beautiful. I have a 9 Years Bassset Hound. The art and sensibility in this movie is amazing. Thanks.

[@JS-yj7ow]

Having just lost my pup a few months ago, this made me sad.

[@cybercat29]

Please accept my deepest condolences 😢

[@WhiteWolf65]

Hope you see this... search for Rainbow Bridge, about a place where pets go to await their owners' passing.

[@glennso47]

I just lost my pet betta fish not long ago.

[@SandraNelson063]

I loved the cats. In the Discworld series, Death is very fond of cats.

[@weirdanimations1684]

Curious what Death was whispering to the dog. That got me.

[@zargonfuture4046]

We don't deserve such loyalty and love. ❤️

[@convinceme6676]

I agree, their loyalty isn’t because we feed them, it’s because they have a kinship with us that transcends normal behavior. Famous bunker sticker in the States hit the nail on the head, “the more people I meet, the more I love my dog.

[@zargonfuture4046]

@@convinceme6676 Amen

[@ethribin4188]

Dogs have been with humanity for nearly 40'000 years ago. The next nearest animal that has been with is is the sheep. Its been with us for 10'000 years. Less time then both agriculture and human civiluzation (12'000 years) Aside of ourselves and fire, dogs are what has been with humanity the longest. They have been with us 3-4 times longer then we've built farms, towns or cities. Dogs are humanities longest, closest and best animal companion

[@josephinehogg3629]

this was so sweet, I cried. Thank you for posting 💝💔

[@SimoneBelivat]

tellement triste, merci de l’avoir partager bonjour à tous

[@spidey-67]

No one is going to talk about, “here! Take the cat instead!”…?

[@FrekiV]

Ugh! Crying now - one of my biggest fears… they live so little bringing so much happiness 🤍

[@MKMKMK1986]

My little doggy Hope to see him again one day. ❤

[@MrIslandman59]

Best short film I've seen in years! Bravo!

[@leahfritz5867]

Wow, how beautifully sad. So many emotions came up whilst watching. Well done.

[@christine2ehgtinyhouse893]

This made me cry animation was wonderful and the music really added to the ambiance.

[@hughkremer4026]

When you look at all the junk which gets a jillion views and this treasure a fraction, it's as sad as that little basset hound

[@Allen_Leigh_Canada]

The ultimate act of love!

[@pointly]

Death smiles upon us. So when he arrives, smile back.

[@maryearly3259]

AAWWW. Those that made this did a fantastic job.

[@tanekarnes5260]

Bittersweet ending. Not always what we expect.

[@doreendaykin6693]

Gratitude! Loved it🌿

[@ptonpc]

Just past the anniversary of one of my pups and having lost the other one this year. This is beautiful but hard to watch.

[@WhiteWolf65]

Hope you see this... search for Rainbow Bridge, about a place where pets go to await their owners' passing.

[@andyhoops.6156]

We all get that knock on the door eventually, the secret is to be out when Death calls.

[@purplebutterfly7257]

Hey no fair putting up this video. You made me cry over my dog who has been gone for six years now. 😭😭😭😭

[@user-bt1ex4zp7f]

Heartbreakingly sad. Beautiful animation

[@alyzavantassel]

Ugh. Did I need to cry today?

[@rangerjaxmaxmay7742]

That is so sad I am crying. ..had to send off so many of my faithful 4-legged friends over the years.

[@WhiteWolf65]

Hope you see this... search for Rainbow Bridge, about a place where pets go to await their owners' passing.

[@user-ub3zk7vd9s]

Слезы на глазах 😢. Когда понимаешь, что близкие уходят.

[@VictorVlasov]

Wonderful! Gorgeous dress of death. Great job!

[@Tamaresque]

Adding "Autumn Leaves" as the music was a masterstroke!

[@acanadianwerewolfintoronto4490]

Amazing but shouldn’t have watched this without waterproof mascara!!! A lot of humour too (offering the cats and the pee on the mailbox) ❤❤

[@ICR68]

Wow. Geoff Bailey. What can I say? That was incredible on all layers.

[@the_ABM]

I ultimately interpreted it as “death will treat me better than life.”

[@WhiteWolf65]

A rather pessimistic interpretation, but you are entitled to it.

[@quarteracreadventures855]

I feel bad that the last interaction the lady had with her dog was to scold him for trying to protect her

[@baronhelp]

Death is so sad. Soft clouds for the doggie😢

[@pathardage1880]

Extremely moving film. Thank you.

[@michaelj.beglinjr.2804]

I had not planned on crying tonight, so thanks a lot.

[@trashpanda9380]

I can't even watch the full thing. I'm already crying. 😅

[@prlaux5348]

OK.....I'm crying like a baby now. I think of the wonderful animal companions that I have been blessed with and then the terrible pain and emptiness when they move on.....Like I said....crying my heart out.

[@reisswolf5202]

Dieser Film hat mich sehr berührt und traurig gemacht. Ich habe 2 Hunde und es graut mir, wenn dieser Tag kommt.

[@catfishcave379]

I do not think we fear death; I think we fear not living.

[@davelawrence3410]

How wonderful this is.

[@BiancaAmanda1]

I cannot stop crying....but dog is happy now

[@digr4u2]

Had me crying at the end...

[@DoctorRobertNeville]

One day I will get to see my furry children who have crossed beyond the Rainbow Bridge. It will be a joyous day when it happens.

[@robestey5628]

Lovely. Thank you. Very well done.

[@NRTSean]

Really moving. Thank you. Very well made...

[@raphaelreine1390]

This was so sad and sweet at the same time 😢

[@sandraspruill4831]

BAWLED MY EYES!!!😢😢😢😢😢

[@Julia-lk8jn]

Oh, that's adorable all the way. And I was lured in by the parallel to the "Death and the Lady" poem, but it's nice that they came up with their own story entirely. But poor lady, she'll probably be utterly heart-broken over the death of her dog.

[@onlychildtonia67]

Unexpected ending. 😢😢😢😢

[@browncandy5017]

Loved this film and the twist

[@johnlowrie1041]

Wonderful and sad ❤️🌹

[@arelinoemi]

this broke my heart... beautiful animation

[@tucan1424]

👏 bravo. Beautiful

[@georgeburns7251]

So sad. I’m sure you listened to the music a thousand times before creating this short masterpiece.

[@Creophagous]

Beautiful.

[@LindaB651]

So sad and beautiful!

[@jeanneratterman4174]

Well now you done it. Made me cry. 😢🙏❤️

[@softblackkitten]

So deep. Loved it.

[@user-ie1mg3or1l]

Beautiful!!!!!

[@MultiTomcat67]

That was beautiful.

[@maidinulster]

So bitter sweet but so lovely ❤️

[@octaviovillanueva5152]

Excelente trabajo el final con el paisaje. Extraordinario 😢👏👏👏

[@t34_guy90]

beautiful thank you

[@alexbenson245]

Oh crying my eyes out

[@evanclark1745]

Brilliant.

[@The3Storms]

They are the very best of us.

[@yashikavarshney2680]

Brilliant 👏👏

[@martins4788]

Beautiful, period.

[@Kamikaze3557]

Not sad at all ,well camouflaged ending, top notch all the way around!

[@bspencer6356]

Heartbreaking. 💕

[@cathylederman3102]

So sweet!

[@themoth4137]

Fabulous!

[@TheAgentMothman]

The dog was knitted. She gave it life and death took it.

[@erfinshock]

Beautiful and sad!

[@shirley3427]

Well, that made me cry, my eyes out

[@WilliamGibble-sk3io]

When its time to go, and your in pain , everybody that you knew has gone or passed on.. Ill be like dude i thought you would never get here 😔.. Very touching animation. It was funny ,the grim reaper ....O thats enough coffee with his hand..

[@Lord.two.a.penny.]

This thoughtful animation, it seems to me, to be about the beauty that life contains.

[@leaevans2347]

Jackson The Dog Was Way To Cute❤

[@user-eu7ts2sk2z]

So lovely