What a Young Girl Should Not Know

[@charlieissocoollike]

I'm just a really big fan, Emily. This film is so well put together and absolutely lovely and I love that you can hint at so much story using an experimental style like this and I would totally tell you all of these things if I wasn't also dating you.

[@baptistelhc8981]

Very emotional.

[@sophiemarie626]

Aww how sweetly Charlie. :)

[@Roryismycat]

Ooops I am gonna cry.

[@HannahDoughertyFilms]

my heart omg

[@EmilyDianaRuth]

cuuuuuute

[@doddleoddle]

Oh my goodness. This made my heart twinge a little bit it was so beautiful. I adored the vintage feel and the link of that to the subject! And the use of the optical illusion at the end Bwuaaaah incredible

[@argieMJ]

Number 6 made me cry. As beautiful as it sounds "Oblivion is inevitable", "You will be forgotten" hits harder. I thought about my grandparents. I didn't get to meet my grandparents, they passed away long before I was born. But once in a while I see pictures of them and get nostalgic because my parents tell me all sort of stories about them. I know my comment is not a coherent or complete idea, I'm just typing what was going through my mind while watching this video. Emily, it was beautiful.

[@SweetasSugar42]

I agree. I was one when my beloved grandfather died. Everyone has wonderful memories of him, but I just have two photos. It hurts in a nostalgic kind of way.

[@EmilyTheOddOne]

Absolutely beautiful. I loved the part where "your dreams will not" was changed to "your dreams will be too big." A powerful moment--made my eyes water.

[@MorayAndMe]

I love the music in the video and how it contrast with the olden vintage proper feel of the film and how it becomes more distorted as it gets darker and it's just... idk it's just cool...

[@JakeJarvi]

You just have a real handle on that frame. Your imagery is so evocative and absolutely comfortable. Like I want every frame to stay. No edits. Beautiful. And I LOVE mum. I've listened that album into the ground.

[@kitesandcarpetbags]

So beautiful and so honest, as always.

[@EffervescentEmmy]

Can we talk about how great the title "Beyonce of Embroidery" is?

[@three-patch-problem2024]

Awesome Title! My friends call me the Billy Joel of Bracelets.

[@petitanomie]

you really are a magnificent film maker. please don't ever stop.

[@Joeprendofrog]

Number six really got me. This is incredibly, Emily. Absolutely incredible.

[@demJem09]

You just have this unique way of approaching the things we already know and have experienced. I love you for that. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@evan]

Ahhh so you've been well-versed with filming needle and thread before that video you made last time! This was lovely and the music goes with it so well I couldn't imagine it with anything else!

[@oneofsilverblood]

incredibly beautiful as a shameless tumblrer i wish i had a gif of "you will be forgotten"

[@caitlin5107]

This is beautiful and a little heartbreaking, the stop-motion for number 3 is absolutely devastating. Stunning, great work!

[@WispWarbler]

Hauntingly beautiful. Its wonderful to have such broad horizons as a child, or ever. I hope that people understand there is always hope.

[@abbythemuggle]

The embroidery, the ferris wheel, and the girl running/twirling with her hair loose were all key elements - life is temporary and fragile, age only goes in one direction, and innocence is so ignorant yet so important. Wonderful job. :)

[@ruleofhalves]

This is probably one of the best videos I've come across on KZbin. Definitely subscribed.

[@Emgreen19]

This video is so beautiful, I think one of the best I've seen until now. The thing I liked about it most was probably how the young girl just kept running happily, not worrying a tiny bit about what's to come.

[@billybooop]

I think this is the most heart-wrenchingly beautiful film I've ever seen. I'm in tears and have been sobbing for what feels like centuries. This film made me feel something for the first time in years; I cannot thank you enough.

[@aainaduggal4676]

I can't even imagine the amount of effort that must have gone into not only the filming but also the embroidering and sewing. It was really, really good.

[@thehammocksessions]

This is absolutely lovely, Emily. I love how you captured childhood in a vintage feel that made the whole thing seem kind of delicate and a fragile topic.

[@lolalivin5738]

I wish I could like this more. Im absolutely speechless and very emotional right now. It's so rare that a 5 minute video has this much of an impact on people but it truly did so... Well done. Everything was perfectly created, can't rave about it enough. My FAVORITE FAVORITE short film!

[@prettyboyilovess]

everything bout this short is beautiful. from the message, the idea, the cinematography ahhh thank you for sharing this.

[@Steffateetee]

You can really see all the hard work that went into this, it's beautiful!

[@gabysm11]

This video is hauntingly beautiful. It's truly, truly incredible.

[@IWontSayImAwesome]

The embroidery of the girl is an illusion of both a young woman and an old lady. I thought that was a perfect detail for the video

[@federerfan999]

I think this just became one of my favorite videos ever. This is amazing and beautiful and honest.

[@Anioukette]

I have been watching your videos for a little while and just come back to YouTUbe and I hope that you know that what you make is so inspirational... Every time I watched one of your videos, I feel carried away by so much poetry in a simple succession of images. Your letters of July are also one of my favourites... it makes me want to do something, to write, to film, to create. Thank you.

[@gemsssx]

everything you do is beautiful, moving, and has the ability to make me think and feel so much in a just a couple of minutes. never stop making these incredible films.

[@candysomething]

This is beautiful

[@laurenn56]

Love how the dreamy and beautiful imagery is juxtaposed with such hard and messy truths. Seriously beautiful, thought provoking, and melancholy.

[@sammondayredhead]

I've been watching your videos from the very beginning and I am still amazed by every one of your beautifully stunning films. No matter how big or small. You have a wonderful talent and I'm honoured that you are willing to share it with us. I may only be sixteen but I've learned a lot from your videos and can't wait to see what's next. :)

[@ninafischer3844]

This might have been the most wonderful thing I've seen on youtube.

[@TylerMayMedia]

This is just phenomenal! All the embroidery looks great how it's shot even with the putting the not in one part and then redoing it. The stedicam following the girl looked great! The transitions between the parts of the film worked beautifully. Man! I just loved this so much!

[@lalalandbazinga]

This is absolutely beautiful. It may be one of the best videos I've ever come across on youtube. I couldn't look away even for a second. Thank you for creating something so pure and honest. :)

[@SmileyFacesUnite]

This was amazing. I love how it looked and felt. I love how honest it was. I love that your mum made the music. 'Your dreams will be too big' hit home. I'm still coming to terms with that one.

[@Syntherius]

This is truly an amazing film. It has such an extraordinary feel to it, and honestly, your animations and embroidery are phenomenal and this film style is beautiful and breathtaking. Keep up such amazing work!

[@EMusicissocoollike]

This is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I have ever seen. You should be so proud of yourself!

[@MindFightersFilms]

There are no words to describe how beautiful this is, you are so talented Emily.

[@JessicaGarcia-mc5fe]

This is unlike anything I've ever seen. Truly breathtaking.

[@reebaasad2931]

I think im crying.. This was bloody amazing.

[@tweetoc]

i can honnestly say that you're one of my favourite youtubers ever. this is so wonderful and to be honest i'm usually not a big fan of stop motion but i absolutely loved the embroidery thingys.

[@distantheartbeats]

Absolutely beautiful to watch. Your style feels like it's made for illustrating daydreams and longings. I'm so glad you decided to start KZbin when you did, everything on your channel is a joy to watch and a breath of fresh air. I absolutely don't take for granted that to access this type of talent I'd normally have to go to an indie arts short film festival.

[@JasonPurcell]

This is remarkable. I loved the moments that you orchestrated to create this, but I also wonder about some of the ways that life conspired to add to this project. For example, the moment at 4:20, the two figures in black walking in the distance while the girl is running? Was that planned or a lucky coincidence? I'm enjoying reading into this film (which means there's a lot available to interpret)-but I read those figures as the older, mournful experienced. Thanks for making something that I was able to think about. I'm leaving feeling inspired! Great talent and great work!

[@TheMaskedMac]

I've been looking for the full video of this for the past two weeks, thank you so much!

[@nishatnguyen]

This was really beautiful, as all your videos are. This must have taken so very long and so much handiwork went into it. It was lovely!

[@catherinelikespink]

This is beautiful, I can't imagine how much work was put into all the details!

[@TheFootGal]

How absolutely astonishing. I knew you were talented by your work on youtube. Seeing this makes me realize all the work you've done to do what you do. The attention to detail is admiral and inspiring. I myself enjoy needle work and have done a lot with it. I would have not thought to do this but watching it is a true pleasure and inspires me to take time doing things and planning them out. I can see how much was put into this. How much love and care went into the making. I can not wait to see all that you have to share with the world. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Innocence preserved, Happiness protected. This film is a murmuring stream of expression.

[@dearxsera]

the stitching scenes were amazing. must have taken forever to film them. beautiful. yet again. x

[@IzzyWootonn]

This was such a beautiful way to tell a story. Thank you for your unique style and all those pearls!

[@caleyenglish]

absolutely gorgeous. i can't even fathom how much time and effort you put into this film, remarkable.

[@123RileyRoe250]

You constantly remind me that beauty is everywhere. You constantly inspire me.

[@octo8yr]

Can't even begin to imagine the amount of effort and time spent on this. So beautiful!

[@HannahCruickshank]

That made me so emotional that I got teary. You are such a good filmmaker

[@lydi140]

Wow I just love the style of this movie also the music was great! Looking forward to seeing more.

[@iwastalkingtomyself]

Oh my gosh, this was beautiful. I can only imagine how long this whole process took but it really paid off. Just, absolutely wonderful job Emily!

[@caseofbase99]

Beautiful cinematography, editing, and story.

[@DoodlesByAdzie]

This is amazing! Love the use of stop motion embroidery animation! It's very beautiful.

[@julienbelair2984]

Finally found this after looking for weeks. It meant a lot to me as an abused high school girl after my mother died. It means a lot again as I try for my first child now.

[@rlpDean]

This is so great! I love how at times it can be dark (your dreams will be too big) but at other times its light and sweet (if you swallow a seed…). Always look forward to seeing new content from you! =)

[@sarabara3757]

I think I might cry. It's so beautiful.

[@jumana2685]

This made me feel something I can't really explain. Beautiful film and amazing use of stop motion x

[@sjonesxoxo]

beautiful and clever, it gave me such a sense of sadness, like my stomach was hallow. congrats on a lovely piece emily. xx

[@gwynethandi]

So, so beautiful. There is hope and also despair and regret and love and life. It's brimming with life.

[@skywriter11]

I'm catching up on videos I missed when I was away, and gosh this is awesome. I love the idea of combining needlework with video - it's really unexpected and has such a cool effect here.

[@jcKobeh]

That was really nice. Also, I think that getting back to the girl running over and over again turns it into some sort of trance inducing video. Beautiful piece.

[@TheAline1441]

Everyone under this comment has already said it, but I will say it one more time this was a very clever, creative and awesome film.

[@EmilyWalters]

You should enter this in a short film competition if you haven't already. My heart sank at the 'forgotten' part. I love the kitsch type of stop motion mixed with that haunting music & raw honesty in the text. I'm withholding my criticisms because they're just about little details. Plus I know at Uni you would have had to make it within a set time frame. Hope you continue to make short or long films.

[@filmemitelfe6972]

This is one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen - even though there are some points on your list I disagree with (and some I couldn't agree more) I absolutely love it! Thank you for making and sharing this. It makes me feel kind of nostalgic and a little frail inside.

[@iuhhjvhgcfrd]

This made me feel rather sad, but in a good thoughtful way

[@Valentina-ic7sb]

saw this at buffer fest and met you afterwards, now im having a rough day and this film just o=took my mind off it thanks

[@emmfan09]

Thanks for sharing this with us, Emily. No. 6 tugged at my heartstrings. I will love your embroidery animation until the end of time.

[@goodluckginkgo]

I was just watching a video om Ptolemy's solar system theory and the animation had a song by múm in the background. I immediately had to watch this back! It's strange because I've grown up quite a bit since I first watched this. I started university. I moved out. I made new, younger friends to whom I'm kind of 'the mum friend'. I really liked this video when I first saw it at age 17, but I think I understand everything you're saying a little bit better now. Writing this at 22, I'm definitely not a child anymore, but I don't really mind being a grown up. I think I got it. Thanks for sharing this video (and thanks for introducing this band to me ;) I used one of their songs in a theater piece I directed in high school!)

[@eleanorgreen3557]

Wow this is so great, I remember learning all of these things and afterwards feeling vaguely triumphant but always kind of wishing I hadn't. You capture that feeling perfectly Emily x

[@ninjoy17]

This is beautiful and haunting and wonderful. Also your embroidery is incredible like wow.

[@Notesofcitrus]

Goosebumps. You are amazing as always, Emily.

[@ruthsmith9469]

This is absolutely beauitful and I love the idea behind it and the creativity involved.

[@SophieeKoh]

I'm tearing up this is so incredibly amazing.

[@theroversrefrain]

Wow. This is amazing. The stitching must have taken ages! I really dig the juxtapositions between the stop motion and the live shots. Really, really nice Emily

[@Yesmam27]

the you will be forgotten scene was so powerful, dang.

[@theworldoccurs]

Your work fascinates me.

[@martha_s]

So evocative. Love the mixture of materials in the piece too. Beautifully paced.

[@Sammowrimo]

This is amazing! And props to your mama for the music!

[@Roryismycat]

*whispers* it's a band not her mother hahahaha

[@EmilyDianaRuth]

McKenna Fernandez kind of wish it was my mother because then i could get the rights to it hahaa

[@Sammowrimo]

McKenna Fernandez lol showing my uncoolness there. I'm still going to pretend it was her actual mother just because it's cuter ;)

[@Roryismycat]

I applaud you for that hahahaha

[@Roryismycat]

Emily Diana Ruth If only, Emily. You could always pretend your mother is an experimental Icelandic band.

[@LittleMoths94]

This is so wonderful. You are fast becoming one of my favourite youtubers.

[@ruthgarcia1625]

Oh my god. I love everything about this. You have a huge talent, Emily. Congratulations, your work is amazing.💜💜💜

[@asue1717]

So beautiful so breathtaking. Makes me wonder what I haven't cherish at this moment and that I should. Thank you for sharing.

[@samanthajb5736]

heartbreaking. beautiful.

[@Victoria-zj8xp]

Brillianr, brilliant, brilliant. My god. Fantastic work. You've inspired me.

[@ofwanderlust]

Wow. Just wow. I started watching thinking it would be just another simple whispering-facial-close-up vlog of yours (which obviously have a beauty of their own), but seriously didn't expect this. So great. So reminiscent of my childhood somehow & I don't even know. I kept wondering about the embroidery as well...like how long it must have taken to do that. Well done. Obviously this was your thesis so you put a lot of effort into it, but you made it look effortless (which is really the dream, right?)

[@Emily-du5mz]

I freaking love this album!

[@JihanePunk]

That is so beautiful, I love videos that make you think. The editing and video quality are amazing!

[@ellisgreer1962]

Fantastic! I love the time-lapse embroidery.

[@maceymooo]

still think about this all the time

[@SageCElliot]

This is beautiful! It must have been so much work, with the stop motion embroidery and all! I also just wanted to tell you that I really look up to you and that I really hope someday my videos will be as good as yours. You inspire me not to give up and to keep making them. Thank you so much for that! And thank you for sharing this beautiful video with us. :)

[@sarabethsinha]

Your videos always give me shivers, in the best way possible. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful creation.

[@robindanzl9607]

I always think that i'm in another world when i watch your videos. They are truly amazing and inspiring!

[@xSockseiiSunshine]

All of your videos are filmed and edited so beautifully.

[@vautlapeine]

this is insane. i'm very much in love with this video and this story.

[@KayWhyz]

Amazing as always. I've thought about this before, when you used a Liars song in a video a while back, but you're very very good at finding the perfect score to bring another layer to your videos.

[@elizaashford]

Phenomenal and beautiful piece of work. Absolutely inspiring!