FALLEN ANGEL - A Star Wars Short Film [4K]

[@fanunion913]

I love the absolute horror on the rebel's face when he hears the breathing. It's like he realizes he's already dead.

[@omeryavuz20ylonce82]

absolutely

[@danielbeck2739]

I know how that rebel felt in a weird way. Way back when the first original Battlefront came out I was playing a rebel assault trooper running head first into the enemy group being lead by Vader. Back then you couldn't play as heroes and heroes were nearly impossible to kill, had to blow them off the side of cliff or crush them with a walker or land on them with a ship. Vader didn't have the saber on and I ran up and unloaded 50 rounds into him. Vader just stood there and took it before turning on that saber and hearing that rebreather sound as if signaling I just fucked up and was about to pay for it. Bare in mind I'm at a friend's place playing this on split screen on PS2 so he can see my facial expressions when this happened. What happened after that is a long hilarious story, but when I heard that saber followed by the rebreather my face was spot on what that rebel's face was as I tried to back away, biggest difference I actually managed to get further then him unfortunately.

[@superdave8248]

Nice animation, but the story telling could use some work. It is easy enough to believe that Anakin would visit Padme's grave. Hell, I could even see him deliberately moving it to somewhere else. But the guards? That makes no sense. Even if there are guards posted at the grave they would have seen Vader coming. There is no way in hell they'd have even responded. Even if they had no idea of Vader's true identity, they would have known of Vader's power. This would have been a "we are noping the hell out of this one. I don't know what you saw in the camera, but I spent the last 20 minutes doing paperwork. I ain't seen $%^&." And if the guards are tracking Vader, no way there would just be three of them.

[@westarosviper2269]

@@superdave8248 they weren’t guards. They were rebel soldiers. Most likely tracking Vader, deciding to strike when he was in mourning.

[@NR_x_GUNN3RzZ]

@@westarosviper2269 Could it maybe have been rebel troops being asked to investigate a disturbance? Perhaps somebody had reported seeing a mysterious figure in the dark, close by to the grave. From the looks on their faces, it’s like their about to question this strange person in mourning, until suddenly they hear the sound of Vader’s rebreather…

[@historyofthemortals3756]

Moral of the story : Don't ever try to disturb Darth Vader especially within Padme's tomb, you will just enrage a broken man with almost nothing to lose.

[@nathangallegos9304]

I would have marched there and pay my respects right beside Lord Vader and tell him she represented The Republic

[@deadsoul7409]

​@@nathangallegos9304then he would force choke you to death (:

[@nathangallegos9304]

@@deadsoul7409 then I would haunt him like jar jar binks on robot chicken

[@OdinPlays94]

​@@nathangallegos9304 Vader would not have hesitated to kill anyone who supported the republic. Let alone saw him visiting Padme's tomb. You'd be dead my dude

[@rickdeckardbladerunner2049]

He's more machine now than man...twisted and evil!

[@elisstufff]

“It just goes to show that the person you thought was the villain is really the victim” “Everyone always thought of him as this big evil guy who had no heart but really he was a guy who lost everything” -George Lucas

[@nuengthian1430]

like Wanda she love vision so much everyone think doctor strange is a Hero but Wanda is evil that evil witch bicth

[@finnwhelan8442]

Exactly! Anakin was basically palpatines prisoner.

[@mac651000]

@@finnwhelan8442 Anakin Skywalker and Michael Corleone mirror one another perfectly. Both characters began their young adult lives full of good intentions, determined to right the wrongs of the establishment (In Michael's case, that of his own family) Their descent into darkness came from the fear of losing someone they loved, and in each case, the seduction into evil was gradual but totally destructive of their true selves. Amazing story telling, the likes of which we no longer see.

[@KM-qk1oz]

Also GL: “he’s this pathetic old man who sees his kids as his savior”

true but too i feel in fully pain and destroy myself from all lost etc

[@jsn0130]

If anyone was wondering what the Aurebesh was on Padmé’s sarcophagus, it reads: Here Lies Her Royal Highness Queen Padmé Amidala of Naboo 💔

[@zoy13]

F... mate

[@Zhuravliov]

True heroes doesn't wear capes.

[@Mrs_Boots]

I've been studying how to read the Arabesh language, but so far, I only know how to write in it, while I suck at reading it so thank you for sparing me some time spelling it out for myself. that really helped.😎

[@nathangallegos9304]

She died of a broken heart There’s actually a real condition that you can die from broken heart syndrome

[@Bilski86]

@@nathangallegos9304I still thibk the emporer had it right Anakin killed padme

[@scorpio4080]

Only three minutes long but still better than Disney's sequel trilogy.

[@maxgutierrez3001]

😂

[@Morgoth84x]

Fk yeah

[@BlackwolfCinema429]

Agreed

[@simpforpadme7366]

Each minute one movie 😉

[@mysteryman3854]

The sequel was fantastic u people are just a bunch of trolls.

[@matthewmorgan3913]

As kids, we loved the hero As adults, we understand the villain

[@piglin469]

So understod sundowner

[@farhanaboby4781]

As kid I comform we love villain's:)

[@thalmoragent9344]

Depends on the Villain

[@thalmoragent9344]

​@@farhanaboby4781 Depends on the Villain, but yeah, some are dope

[@asdfk3246]

Edgy

[@Omjibaa]

I like how when the rebels intrude on Vader, the light creeps away from his face, signifying that Anakin has been pushed back into Vader’s soul.

[@FNAFBRO2010]

Oh yeah, you're right. idk if that was in mind or not for the animated but cool that was in.

[@AHILYAS.]

И свет луны затмевают тучи

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

I like how at the end, the last soldier deduces who Vader is and silently mouths his real name. He is no longer scared, just sorry

[@lorddarthkairos01]

Love your interpretation of the Character, but for me Anakin and Vader are One and the Same. Anakin is Vader restricted by a code by morals. Vader is Anakin Unleashed of everything that restraint him

[@riovidyatmaka]

At the first place I thought Vader wouldn't hurt them due to 'there's still good in him' at that moment

[@XiliGaming101]

It is beyond me how a small team of amateurs can capture Star Wars so much better in only 3 mins, than Disney ever could in 3 sequels. Well done.

[@bryans6539]

Thankfully we had the Vader Hallway scene in rogue one. At least that movie was amazing.

[@crazypills88]

@@bryans6539 that movie was so tedious I had to quit in the 1st hour.

[@MorningNapalm]

Disney couldn’t capture this feeling because their primary goal is money, not love of the story.

[@crazypills88]

@@MorningNapalm don't mind if I ask but, which story? Honestly for me SW movies are good vs evil. There is nothing in between or beyond. No lore whatsoever. But what I find very interesting is Jedi/Sith lore. Premium.

[@bryans6539]

@@MorningNapalm money+woke

[@pjd182]

Did anyone notice that his chest plate, one of his buttons was illuminating red. But then, the bottom button turned blue right before he walked into Padme's tomb. Subtle, yet so to the point for that brief moment of being "turned" back into the light.

[@lightster585]

I saw that too. I thought it was to indicate that Anakin was back but in Darth Vader's body. Like a split personality, in a way

[@haydendrew5269]

His eyes werent yellow either

[@darthjekyll3648]

Then the rebels had to mess things up by trying to kill him, reminding him that he still serves his master.

[@tavaresbarton6115]

@@haydendrew5269 Yea they were , go Watch revenge of the Sith when he first joined

[@JaniacTheHedgehog]

​@@tavaresbarton6115He meant in the animation.

[@OveranalyzingStarWars]

In my own head cannon I like to think that these rebels saw him without the mask and wondered why someone would be here, then seeing him turn around mask on, he puts the pieces together that this is not only Vader but Anakin too. This is beautiful

[@AlexS189]

Bang on, this is what we were going for! :)

[@OveranalyzingStarWars]

@@AlexS189 Genius! And just incredibly done

[@sultanzod6720]

So you mean he realizes that Vader and Anakin are one in the same, due to padmes grave?

[@OveranalyzingStarWars]

@@sultanzod6720 The way I see it, people probably hear stories all the time about Vader doing crazy force things that people don't understand. They probably knew all about Anakin and the Jedi, and if they're like stationed to protect her grave on Naboo, they probably saw Anakin with her a lot too. So when he finally turns around and they think "wait why the hell would Vader be mourning Padme alone" you can almost see it click in his face once the lightning strikes. Like oh we f***** up boys

[@OveranalyzingStarWars]

Also I feel like that adds to why this guy got the force choke suite instead of just shot. Vader's probably like "People who find out about me being Anakin cannot simply be "shot"

[@chanceaskew7757]

Can we just talk about how much Anakin loved this woman? The amount of heartbreak I feel in this character, I can't fit it into a comment section. An essay or speech yes, but the beauty that is the brokenness of Vader is awe-inspiring.

[@Abvgdejziklmnoprst]

This loVe sToRy is meh,i believe in Obikin

[@the_jam_man]

@@Abvgdejziklmnoprst obi wan cut off anakin's legs and left him to burn to death slowly.

[@Renzo-XIII]

@@Abvgdejziklmnoprst Never utter this cringe again

[@J_Hurs]

@@the_jam_man good

[@tykirenwillingham2871]

@Jesse Pinkman she wasnt a bitch to him though. You are only a simp when the chick is dogging you out. That’s the irony of it all.

[@morganG938]

Don't forget that Vader is literally at the risk of dying in only a few minutes due to how damaged his lungs, he needs his mask to live and he took it off only for padme, he would still risk his life for her, this is how you know anakin never died, he was just forced to hide behind a mask

[@SAR-1346]

I love this idea except for one thing. He doesn’t need the mask to survive, he needs it to not focus on surviving. Darth Sion (a relatively weaker sith compared to Vader), held himself together because he was too angry to die. When enraged or experiencing extreme emotions Vader can live without the suit too. It’s just painful and suffocating since he can’t breathe, which shows the pain he puts himself through for Padmé

[@DukesHound]

@@SAR-1346 hes taken off his helmet a couple of times in the star wars lore and i would assume that he would do it for padme always

[@sandygames07]

This is awesome! I like how Vader didn't immediately turn around. It's like he was hoping the rebels would just go away, not because they pose any threat to him of course, but because he just wanted this moment with his wife.

[@AlyssMa7rin]

"No... No... No... Leave me alone!"

[@beatricesanfilippo6925]

Poor sweet lonely Wolf. First he, his formerly Padawan, his formerly master and his formerly clone friend created the seed of Rebellion while they meets Saw Gerrera on Onderon during the clone Wars. Then Ahsoka and Bail continue to create the Rebellion while Anakin takes care of baby Ezra that he was Born in the empire Day. Anakin was forces to torture the Rebels Just like the executor that was a slave of evil tyrannic. Then Anakin killed Palpatine sacrifices himself for the Rebellion including Ahsoka, Rex, Ezra and Luke

[@ΒΑΣΙΛΕΙΟΣΜΕΝΔΡΙΝΟΣ]

They should have respected his sorrow.After all he is still a man in pain all these years without her....

[@alanpena8643]

Love how the weather responds to Vader’s anger.

[@loganscott8243]

Exactly it's like his anger connected to the weather cuz that's the last thing anybody is going to see before they die.

[@LordInquisitor701]

With the force that’s actually possible

[@zegolem3607]

The dark side of the force is a pathway to many abilities..... Some consider it unatural......

[@jeremieplourde332]

1:09 the way his cries are choked out into a faint wheezing because of his old burns. It shows Anakin at his most vulnerable.

[@thefilthycasual8863]

the shift in lighting when he realizes they are there is amazing too

[@danieldovhun5035]

I do t think his eyes were even yellow in that moment. Like he temporarily turned back into Anakin

[@mosesmm5473]

The emotion in this scene is real!! One of the few moments where Darth Vader lets himself feel again, and as soon as it starts it ends with the arrival of Rebel troops. Once more, he throws himself into his rage and once more, he slaughters in the presence of his beloved, throwing away one of the few remaining pieces of the man she loved.

[@darthdarth4297]

Vader looks like he wants to cry but he has no more tear ducts

[@elgusaniiiodeljuego6823]

The "please not now" face he makes before putting his mask is heart-breaking...

[@lordinquisitor6651]

This time, the slaughter is absolutely justified. Trying to ambush an enemy, while they are visibly grieving over the grave of a loved one is simply utterly wrong.

[@lordinquisitor6651]

@@elgusaniiiodeljuego6823 It’s that heartbroken expression, combined with incomprehensible rage and hate… He‘s noticed those rebels far earlier, I’m even sure, he might have let them live, had they just refrained from entering the mausoleum…

[@Unicornpirate]

@@lordinquisitor6651 He wouldn't have let them live. Even even if they didn't enter the mausoleum they would have seen his face and find out he is Anakin. No one who sees Vader's face lives according to canon. Reva isn't canon so she doesn't count.

[@adamharo1083]

For a few moments, you can sense Anakin mourning for his lost love, than hatred once again consumes his heart. It’s tragic, yet beautiful

[@broly2316]

I feel like if Padme and Shmi Skywalker could see what was going on from the afterlife......They would be heartbroken, horrified and crying at seeing what Anakin had become.....

[@Omar-xu4co]

There’s a comic that kinda explores that I think

[@lawrence2610]

@@Omar-xu4codo you know the comic name? I wanna check it out

[@sowo7136]

@@Omar-xu4co can I have the name of this comic please

[@El_Bryan2k]

@@sowo7136los bandoleros - Vader unmasked series X

[@El_Bryan2k]

@@lawrence2610los bandoleros - Vader unmasked series X

[@carmensandiego328]

I feel so horrible for him. A piece of Anakin coming out of Vader when he visited his wife’s grave. I’ll never be able to live this down I feel like Padme was everything to Anakin. Those rebels shouldn’t have interrupted his moment of silence.

[@zero2o10]

To be fair she was one of the reasons he fell to the dark side

[@nuk3s0117]

@@zero2o10He Fell Due To End U Saving Her She Was Everything Just like his Mother which ANI Couldn’t Save

[@zero2o10]

@@nuk3s0117 exactly Anakin allowed his guilt of being unable to save though he loved cloud his judgment and ability to to see that Palpatine was manipulating him

[@itsjaizon]

Anakin’s love for his fallen wife/queen was shown without a single word spoken. Absolutely incredible and well done.

[@89playstation65]

I like how at the last moment, the rebel soldier looks over at Padme's grave and quickly realizes who Darth Vader truly is. Unfortunately for him, no one can have that information and live to tell the tale.

[@TheWaluigiman1]

I like the moment of annoyance and rage on Vader's face when he senses the rebels. You can tell he just wanted a moment of quiet to mourn but he can't even have that in his life and so he lets his rage out.

[@imgonnastealyourgirl]

"Cant even have that" - Responsible for the death of billions.

[@Rio-ec5tt]

Like the Moment without his mask, where his breathing is also human like Anakins It's feeling in that movie like that's the difference

[@highlanderc]

Just When I Thought I Was Out, They Pull Me Back In

[@darkvengeance2086]

Now I want a Vader series like this which explores his free time and personal life a little more and I want Hayden Christensen to come back for this show!!!!

[@Chef_0llie.]

Despite not being able to breathe he comes to his senses and would rather look upon with his own eyes just like his son than with vaders

[@TerraStone]

WOW!!! This is one of the best fan animations I have EVER SEEN. Amazing.

[@millennial_weeb2382]

You haven’t seen Unreal Cinema.. Or a couple others..

[@joshuagavile4775]

@@millennial_weeb2382 I wonder what the distinction is between “the best” & “one of the best.”

[@samsing900]

Check out battle of the Dreadnoughts and Convor Strike.

[@Ddarth_sidious]

So can I give you my two cents with best quality fan animations? Warhammer 40k Astartes project, you will be very impressed, I bet on it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWjLmJ2re8uhaaM One guy humiliates whole Hollywood.

[@The_Hokage]

The story of teleportdinero

[@JamieCosta]

Fantastic work!!! God that really hit some Star Wars emotional chords

[@ace360]

KENOBI!!!!🤣🤘

[@loveman5721]

did it ever

[@ronaiello3083]

Let’s just hope you say yes to that Robin Williams Biopic that’s in the works!!!

[@justacake16]

I like to think that the storm began because of Vaders anger erupting through the force because the rebels would dare try and fight him on the gravesite of his dead wife.

[@BadCompany115]

2:29 that subtle moment, not sure if anyone noticed, Anakin heading deeper into the dark while Padme's mosaiq stays in the light

[@Soundwave142]

I noticed that as well. You are excellent with scenery Alex.

[@RadioJosiah]

I noticed a schism of light and dark. Most effective.

[@SCHEFFyt]

2:38 "It can't be..." *looks at the tomb* "It's you..."

[@highlanderc]

--- Fuc click.

[@Chris.Mc83]

As a child I saw Darth Vader as the undisputed Prince of Darkness, now as an adult I see him as the tragedy of a broken man.

[@Joshybeast]

This hit me right in the feels. You truly captured the pain of Anakin. His love for Padme was used against him by Palpatine and ultimately lead to his downfall. Bravo!

[@RadioJosiah]

And because Palpatine manipulated that love without ever truly understanding it, he was unaware of the danger he stepped into, decades later, while he was electrocuting the love child of Padme and Anakin with Vader at his side.

[@darthsidious6167]

@@RadioJosiah Yeah yeah I'm still alive you know 🙄

[@BrokenBoxProduction]

@@darthsidious6167 only in a multi billion dollar fan fiction :p

[@afailureofaanimator6744]

@@BrokenBoxProduction OOF

[@jacenskywalker507]

​@@BrokenBoxProduction More like hatefiction since to write fanfiction one needs to be a fan.

[@Tommywwaa]

The coffin says 0:36 "Here lies her royal highness queen padme amidala of naboo"

[@danielcampos6253]

The suffering, the anger, the hate, the regret, the guilt you can feel it with just three minutes, this is what Star wars truly is,

[@alexanderren1097]

I liked how the rebel commando stopped and then tried to back away slowly like he'd just stumbled across a dangerous animal. That was a nice detail to add

[@danielclark241]

Excellent job, Alex! I love how the title has a double meaning: "Fallen Angel" could refer to either Anakin, who was once a warrior for The Light Side, and/or to the deceased Padme ("Are you an Angel?").

[@PHEONYX79]

I like to think it refers to both of them

[@AlexS189]

Thanks man! Belated as it may be! You're bang on, it's a reference to the first thing Anakin said to Padme :)

[@DragonFury-nv5ry]

@@AlexS189 this animation was awsome mate. Hey, would you be interested in animating for a project i have coming up?

[@WinToz]

@@marbles203 because her name was padme amidalla

[@mashrafiahmed7356]

1:10

[@MasterJunior93]

Now this is proper story telling. Vader having a single moment to reflect on his actions and consequences, removing the helmet and allowing himself to be Anakin, even for a moment. However once he puts the helmet back on, he embraces the monster he is now, because everything that led to him being the cold and wrathful machine... Were HIS decision.

[@Austroid]

So much emotion in so little time! Vader's more aged, sympathetic Sebastian Shaw appearance really helps show how he's suffered so long; all to save the one he loved. Nothing less than beautiful storytelling!

[@vomErsten]

He looks like he's in his late 60s when he'd only be, at most, 43.

[@radhayjaladi879]

@@vomErsten suffering fourth degree burns wont give any room for good aging pal

[@AlyssMa7rin]

@@vomErsten 1: He literally was cooked almost to the bone on Mustafar 2: The Dark Side, in a way, burns you out. The more you draw on it, the more it wears down your body 3: Rough living of any kind can make you age faster. I've seen 40 year olds that looked like they were 70, and vice versa

[@crusadr_4966]

Stunning. The fact that the rebels are so desperate as to sneak up on Vader while he's mourning, while at the same time adding to his anger and rage. Phenomenal work

[@arbi8903]

Pretty sure they were confused why there was a man kneeling beside the grave so they stopped until vader put on his helmet

[@arturvasques3376]

​@@arbi8903why is there a man mourning on a grave?

[@JohnJohn-pe5kr]

@@arturvasques3376he was mourning his dead wife

[@arturvasques3376]

@@JohnJohn-pe5kr no like,what the rebels where thinking Rebel commander:hey a man is kneeling in front of the grave of Queen Amídala,that is sus,lets go check

[@clonecommanderrex8542]

​@@arbi8903Why would they be confused about a man mourning on a grave?

[@ImThePerson0]

This is awesome because it encapsulates Vader so well He still love Padme and pays his respects, but he’s so far gone in his anger that he kills people at the site of her grave, something that Padme would hate him for, and Vader knows it

[@Ghoststarrrr]

The bass rumble and his expression shifting really captures when Anakin's rage surfaces, for a brief moment he just wanted to grieve and they disturbed the solitary moment

[@silvertiger1324]

That hit right in the feels! Makes me think it took place after he had already confronted Luke about being his father. Now Anakin is climbing back to the surface. Well done!

[@tibib0ss]

@@dt49493_Y yes this would be not long before he fought Obi-Wan for the last time

[@tibib0ss]

@@_shinyrinn yes this is not long before that as you can see his face here is exactly the same as it was when he took off his helmet infront of Luke

[@Glaive_012]

2:39 As the rebel looks over from Vader, to Padme's grave, I believe the rebel says something along the lines of "...you're alive?" At that moment, his imminent death isn't what scares him anymore, but the foreboding, sudden realization that one of the Galaxy's greatest enemies, Vader, was once its greatest hero, Anakin, the entire time; the Galaxy's "fallen angel".

[@bigprovolone4209]

i don’t think his mouth movements align with a question mark on that phrase. he said “you’re alive…” which to me magnifies what you said tenfold

[@christophersamson6617]

im glad i was'nt the only to notice the rebel looking at the grave an flowers an realizing the man jus greiveing an now chocking him is none other than anakin

[@bobsmith-ph6gu]

I love the double meaning of the title, how it can apply to both vader, an "angel" of the light side of the force, fallen to the dark side like lucifer, and Padme, an angel in life who has died, or "fallen".

[@sjay4673]

Were the Rebel's last words, "I know now"? The amount of story telling and emotion in only a few minutes was absolutely epic. Well done!

[@jspearow6794]

I kinda thought it looked like he mouthed “skywalker” but maybe that’s a stretch

[@mrlordvenom6664]

@@jspearow6794 it more looked like he was saying it was you but it might be something else

[@christianyaerger1751]

I can't make it out. But in a way, we don't have to know. We know there's recognition in the Rebel's face and words. It's a small yet major thing, being able to convey a sentiment without the words.

[@sjay4673]

@@christianyaerger1751 Great point! I agree!

[@AlexS189]

Nope, but you're right he does say something. We cut out the dialogue deliberatly. Christian Yaerger is bang on abotu why :)

[@WilliamB-c6v]

They disturbed memories and grieving.

[@hyuntaemclips]

Holy shit.... whenever Vader was holding the soldier, and you see the soldier glancing back towards the coffin. It's almost like he's trying to piece together who this is, trying to understand... though since Anakin and Padme were in secret, I doubt he did. Also, I fucking love how the blocks and movements of the lightsaber were like how they are in the clone wars show. I prefer it that way so much more. 100000/10

[@The_Hokage]

Greetings my name is Lord teleportdinero join me and we can rule the world

[@HeadHunterSix]

I kind of think he maybe made the connection but it didn't matter at that point.

[@chrisstanley4152]

Without a single word spoken, yet you feel the rage of Vader when he was interrupted. You definitely have made an awesome piece art. Would like to see more of them!

[@DarthSmittious14]

I love how the light fades away and just shows the true horror of Vader. I wish his eyes would’ve started glowing.

[@rahulmurali8302]

Would be interesting if his eye turn into yellow (Sith eyes)

[@thomasvillarde9529]

When you see him take off the mask it's like him putting away the monster Vader and letting Anakin out for a little bit and on his face you can see his pain and suffering With him mourning his wife as he hated himself for killing Padme and knowing he is the only one who truly loved her and I can't stress enough about how much I love vader as fic character and how he was man with kindness turned into nothing but a shallow man of his former self. Great video and the animation is perfect

[@anakinfan8]

that shot of the light leaving off of Anakin's face as the rebels are approaching him at 1:18 had no right to be so goddamn good

[@SantyTheGrunt]

Shows his Vader side coming back.

[@henrydesroches7608]

Vader is a broken man. We all know this. With heavy pain in his heart, he feels there's no way out and that he's nothing. Everything he'd done, he regretted and wishe's to take it back. He exemplifies the suffering of heavy regret and self hate in terms of emotion. During his earlier years, what he could hold on to would be taken away from him, until he learned of his son who to him, was his chance to finally leave behind suffering pain. He finally did what he wanted to do his entire life, and he was finally free. This animation really showed who really showed who vader was on the inside and showed that pain, showing a man who suffered mentally and physically. Through the emotions we saw for a few seconds, you nailed who the character is

[@richmontelongo8912]

You NEVER interrupt Vader at Padme's grave.

[@kingofmonsters14]

you gotta give the prequels credit with turning Darth Vader from a unstoppable force of pure evil into someone with a tragic past that you can actually sympathize with. Who hasn't gone bad to protect someone they loved?

[@Cailus3542]

Return of the Jedi did a decent job of that too, purely from a handful of lines and some exceptional acting. Vader changes from an evil villain to a pitiable victim in that film.

[@mcboat3467]

thats power of story telling unlike sequel shit

[@peterbrogaard763]

I give clone wars credit for that, not the prequels. In the prequels it was very abrupt and not very well told. The clone wars made it way more believable and made Anakin an actual likeable character

[@Lightingwarrior]

A tragedy caused by Anakin's own fear, anger and pride and his inability to accept possible loss Personally I feel no sympathy for him, he deserved his fate and the pain he suffers, given what had done and continues to do

[@itsasquid]

ROTJ and the Prequels laid the groundwork for it, but TCW fleshed it out to perfection. The Prequels could've fleshed it out more with better dialogue and concise editing, but that is what happens when George Lucas is in complete creative control compared to the Original Trilogy.

[@Jodacro-it4zz]

1:30 omg the use of the darkness and lightning here

[@Maiyosu23]

Never in my life have I ever seen Darth Vader so angry that he changed the weather. The closest thing was in his own consciousness when attempting to rid himself of his light side in the Vader comics. Though anything can go on there as long as there is imagination

[@michaelsantiago7093]

Actually crying for Darth. Just so much pain.

[@TheComedyHistorian]

The shot of the lightning revealing they just walked in on Vader is absolutely incredible. Bravo 👏🏻

[@AlternateHistoryofEurope]

Imagine you and star wars theory finishing the Vader series. Bringing all the fictions to life by animating them like this. You guys could run the best fan fiction series on the internet.

[@Squicx]

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL FAN FILM EVER MADE. The cgi is ON POINT, the fluent nature of the characters and facial expressions are beautiful, the shading and textures are incredible and the simple short story of Vader visiting Padme's grave only to be interrupted is incredible and well executed beautifully in just under 3 minutes

[@austinbeasley1300]

He can't breathe without that helmet being airlocked as we all know, but what makes this more sad is he's trying to cry and mourn her but can't while the helmet is off, the only time he'll be able to cry for her is with the helmet on as Vader, Anakin was never and will never cry with his own breath for his wife.. that's fucking rough, but also a sick ploy by Palpatine to keep Vader in pain and filled with anger, if Padme survived I don't know if Vader ever happens.

[@wut-dah_7212]

I love the high angle shot on Padme's coffin. Then the final pan down. As if she's watching this all happen.

[@RextheRebel]

God damn that was powerful. The love he had was stronger than his hate. But that loss of love left nothing but hate, hate that existed for himself and his failure. No reprieve from the pain and the torture he felt psychologically and physically. This expressed that perfectly.

[@dodgedude908]

Fan films like this really do a great job at humanizing Darth Vader by showing how broken he is from having lost everything that really meant something to him. To make matters worse he’s his own prisoner due to his actions which lead to his fall into darkness which haunt him every single day

[@TheScoundrelsCantina]

Wow! This was phenomenal!

[@cr1l3x12]

It truly was

[@The_Hokage]

i have returned

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

The knit picking nerd in me wanted to complain, but nope this was awesome. I could actually see this happen, from the rebels stumbling upon Vader thinking there was just a random intruder, to Vader’s silent and prolonged slaughter of the men as he stews in his guilt and anger

[@lonebattledroid4474]

Vader: You should not have come here. Rebel: Wh-...What was she.....to you.... *Neck Breaks* (Body Falls to the ground. Vader looks back at Padme's grave then walks away.) Vader: Everything.

[@markopili8181]

Thats deep

[@icarusthearchangelofjustic6861]

@@markopili8181 i know right

[@adamdrach5394]

Yep, and when she died, Sidious's plan was complete.

[@shadowwriter329]

underrated comment

[@Raygo.]

Vader: Noooooooo!

[@Artur_0905]

1:21 I don’t think we’ve ever seen any form of media depicting Vader showing his anger like that… showing his face as he gets angrier. That’s one nice detail I love about this fan-film

[@davem2856]

The animation is so good! The facial expressions, the atmosphere! I’m beyond impressed man, I’m just covered in hype.

[@twraoylnledyou8511]

I hear hype is sticky

[@davem2856]

@@twraoylnledyou8511 very

[@The_Hokage]

Join me and rule galaxies

[@AndrewDFT]

Absolute Star Wars Masterpiece!

[@The_Hokage]

No one can defeat Super teleportdinero

[@mikebasil4832]

Indeed. It’s amazing how fan films can achieve for our favourite sci-fi legacies what most of the official powers nowadays cannot.

[@risingwindspress]

You know that saying “As kids, we loved the hero, and as adults, we understand the villain?” Vader is the exception. We have always loved him… but only now do we understand him.

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

Sometimes less is more, and you absolutely nailed it without dialogue. Damn why did we never get a scene like this in Legends?!

[@AlexS189]

Thanks man! It was a lot of fun trying to tell this story visually :)

[@PedroLucas-mg5je]

It happened in Legends as well, but It was him alone paying tributes to Padme and seeing her one last time!

[@Lawrence_Talbot]

@@PedroLucas-mg5jeno it never happened in legends. Vader could not return to Naboo out of fear that his emotions would send him into such a panic attack ,his suit regulators wouldn’t be able to control his heart and breathing and he’d die of a heart attack. Plus once he fully embraced the dark side, returning to Tatooine or Naboo would risk reawakening the spirit of Anakin within him. Both are stated in Rise of Darth Vader novel. If I’m wrong tho and you know of a Legends comic or book that has Vader on Naboo visiting Padme’s grave, please let me know so I can check it out.

[@heccinparagon6633]

This perfectly pulled off the dracula vibe that vader was originally built from. I love it.

[@omeryavuz20ylonce82]

Yeah really looks like dracula

[@hospicemorrison7621]

@@omeryavuz20ylonce82 I find your lack of reading comprehension greatly disturbing

[@robertmair514]

Wasn’t Vader based off samurai??

[@njux1871]

@@robertmair514 Star Wars in its entirety was based on samurai culture and Hidden Fortress storytelling. Doesn't mean there aren't other inspirations, tho it's the first time I hear it.

[@robertmair514]

@@njux1871 fair enough,just didn’t think Dracula would have anything to do with Vader lol Now I can’t stop thinking of him turning into a tiny tie fighter at will 😆

[@Delta-07999]

Hearing "Across the Stars" made me tear up a little

[@mr.aleximer]

But WHY don't they make more scenes with this vibe in the canon ?! :/

[@raph8171]

Its in books

[@Deity_devil]

@@raph8171 the 2020 vader comic didn’t show the same emotion this animation showed

[@Unicornpirate]

Because Disney

[@ReveredDead]

Because Disney doesn’t know what the fans want and they don’t understand Star Wars in the slightest.

[@Zwickerly2]

Have you seen rogue one?

[@thedawkturr4481]

PROXY: "I hate being him." Galen Marek: "I think he does too..."

[@geraldwilson681]

A man's love for that special woman that he truly loved nothing could completely destroy!! Those first few moments were heartbreaking!!😖

[@bobkrisdmytrowski7342]

Why on gods green earth doesn’t Lucas Film look for people like this who understand and love Star Wars. Imagine what the current trilogy could have been. This to me is Star Wars and not that garbage they produced. Bravo!

[@mariolaudato8019]

I agree with you 100%. And keep up the good work

[@Winterx69]

One Word: DISNEY

[@MrRiley-Is-Not-Amused]

Disney isn't interested in creating stuff like this. Their entire business model is aimed at young children. They will never go down a realistically dark path with any star wars content.

[@ats77]

because not its disney hail s...n and they just demolish all whats is good incl. star wars, come on.... Rey LOL :D

[@patrioticjustice9040]

@Ethan Not just corporate. Activism. Look at how many multi hair colored, facial pierced, man bun, hipster glasses wearing SJWs Disney has hired to write stuff on Kennedy's side of the fence. Heck, look at the person they hired to rewrite Knights of the Old Republic, an activist who spits on the fans and assumes every disagreement is because you're afraid of women. For the Acolyte, they hired someone who had never even seen Star Wars. They tell the fans "If you don't like my politics, don't buy my books," or not to see the movies, then when the sales flop, they cry about how they're victims of a bunch of "toxic Nazi bigots."

[@toddkurzbard]

Truly excellent, especially the beginning when he removes his helmet (although I cannot understand why his head looks so "healed"). You can truly feel the heartbreak, agony and anguish whatever is left of Anakin is feeling. Then, the rebel soldiers come in, and he turns into Darth Vader again.

[@tyroneross2433]

I'm not crying, your crying! FANTABULOUS VIDEO!!!

[@banditblackoriginal]

Unfortunate situation. The soldiers protecting the grave location but knew it was all over when they saw who was at the grave. As for Vader, sad yet appreciative for the protection to Padme's resting place but unfortunately couldn't let the soldier's escape since they saw him.

[@Xmetalfanx]

everytime i see this great clip, i am picturing padme's spirit there when he puts the helmet back on ... weeping for what he's become

[@voiddreemur4364]

I regret not seeing this sooner, damn this is a masterpiece and I love how Vader takes off his mask to see the grave with his own eyes even though the mask helps him to breathe. (To me that shows that his own suffocation is not near the pain he feels standing before here)

[@91rumpnisse]

He kinda looks like Temuera Morrison. I like to imagine this being just after he encounters Luke in Cloud City, visiting Padme's grave to ask for forgiveness for harming their son. Awesome work!

[@firechasersparkles2023]

I've seen a lot of fan-made movies, but this one is on a WHOLE different level. Everything is on point from the costumes to the scenery to the cgi!!! I legitimately felt a chill go down my spine and my heart sink when Vader put his mask back on. Even though it's only 3 minutes, this is an absolute masterpiece and a true work of art!

[@PyrusPlays87]

I love how when he took his mask off, you can see Anakin's blue eyes

[@sifka1607]

The pain and regret in Vader's face is real! Great job!

[@dimebagjonathanburtonmustaine]

when he has his helmet off you can see him very clearly but once he senses the rebels a shadow comes over his face. showing vader taking anakin back over. absolute golden animation.

[@iforgot4]

It’s shows how even in the darkest and evilest times you can be who you once were...

[@Miss__Cowgirly]

“You’re going to kill him, aren’t you?” --Padme’ Amidala Skywalker If only we knew how many people this would eventually apply to.

[@JWesker1998]

0:43-2:19 Favorite parts. In other words, this fan film was perfect. A sad broken man in one part and a Galaxy spanning butcher in the next

[@djrotom6375]

It’s so sad and heartbreaking that he came to Naboo to see his wife. It fits so well perfectly.

[@selahgirard5853]

DAMN- I love this short film bc they was actually something necessary that was depicted from it. It really showed just how far gone Anakin is from who he was with Padme.

[@danielwilliamson6180]

An incredible masterpiece. Vader and the characters looked so realistic. Unmasked Vader/Anakin at 1:09 looks so realistic and life-like.

[@daniellee773]

Well here is the problem with that. Darth Vader cannot breathe properly without the mask. Only in his chambers can he safely remove it. But yeah even he was one of most feared villains in Star Wars, his love for Padme still made him humane in some way

[@batman979]

@@daniellee773 Just like in real life, I don't think he would die instantly by removing his mask. A human being of adult age can probably survive under water for at least 90 seconds. So, I think the scene is fine in that regard. He would have put it back on just as quickly had the rebel guards not intruded upon his visitation.

[@daniellee773]

@@batman979 It has been confirmed that he cannot survive without his mask. After being burnt alive in Mustafar, he had trouble breathing and the mask helps control it. After all he is a cyborg

[@batman979]

@@daniellee773 You just responded with a very vague statement. My point was that he can survive without the mask for a very short period of time just like any regular human being could...why are you responding like there is an argument to be made here? The time period of how long the mask is off....matters...that's all I was saying. He's not going to die instantly by taking it off. That was even shown in ROTJ. It takes a few moments and that's when he is much older, unlike the age of him in this video. So, for me personally, it's not a problem. it does not take away from the integrity of the video or make it seem fake to me. But, that's just my opinion.

[@daniellee773]

@@batman979 vader is not regular human, he is cyborg with respiratory problems. He can go without it for a minute but he would show some suffering of breathing. This video showed him being just fine and not having respiratory problems. He can only take off his mask in his special chamber.

[@slayer4501]

This is better than the half assed content disney shits out. 6 episodes and 2 seasons every episode about an hour long. Not enough for me, there's a whole UNIVERSE in star wars and so many stories to tell...

[@tj8097]

OH MY GOD. YOU ARE AMAZINGLY TALENTED. PLEASE, DO MORE OF THESE

[@Khanviction92]

I hope we get scenes like this in the Kenobi series. It's the perfect way to do a great epilogue for the prequel movies.

[@devyn4983]

Surprise we Kenobi series is bland and dry. Hardly any meaningful dialogue outside of "I'm evil" "I hate you" " I'll destroy you"

[@cr1l3x12]

@@devyn4983 we dont even get any music like we did in the prequels or here. Its just so boring

[@anactualpotato4197]

the fact that usually bodies are cremated on naboo, but palpatine ordered for padme to be buried just to further torment vader

[@purplejack2020]

Keep in mind that Vader is already in constant pain and discomfort but for that time that he took his helmet off outside of his meditation chamber he would have been in absolute agony... But he had to see her with his own eyes

[@MR.ICE.]

Beautiful animation. I love how his face went from somber to rage when he felt the rebels’ presence.

[@shahpesar2311]

These 3 minutes were better than anything Disney has ever made, and I'm sure Disney will never make anything like this.

[@carharttspumas]

That is the conflict Luke saw in Vader. His love for Padme. The love that Vader was still fighting.