Finite | Post Apocalyptic Short Film

With a crippled body and a crooked heart. These darknesses he know.
ACTORS
Man: Tov Sletta
Woman: Lolita Sniega
CREW
Director: Marius Rolfsvåg
Producer: Ravn Wikhaug
Screenwriter: Kaja Eline Lindsay
Director of photography: Torbjørn Sundal Holen
Production design: Kristian Lahn Vestby
Editor: Kristian Tveit
Sound designer: Johan Pram

[@guidolyons4912]

Finally, a youtube post apocalyptic short that get the abandoned city, long hair, dirty fingernails and worn out clothes. Dude was already dead, he just didn't know it yet.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Ikr, the detail in this is awesome! It's so annoying when allegedly post-apocalyptic characters look like they just stepped out of the shower, blow-dried their hair, and then pulled on some fake-dirtied clothing. This one looks how one really would look, and makes the whole film so much more real.

[@fishomobile6214]

.ชาเพื่อ

[@TheFrogfeeder]

I bought like 4 brand new outfits for the post apocalyptic wastelands… why survive if ya ain’t gonna look good doing it? I got tide pods in my bugout bags too so…

[@theia1653]

Introverts have trained their whole lives for this day.

[@filmcutpaste]

...and people with social anxiety. In fact there would never have been wars...and probably never a new generation after. Hm, humans needs war, or the next generation would'nt have been born. Weird, but true? ;)

[@filmcutpaste]

@Karen Lee Good question, but by observing CNN, Netflix and FPS-gaming - The worldwide audience would love to play it out for real. What we love, we will act out in reality - "Monkey see monkey do". A rock, a stick and a gun are all dead objects. It's the mindset that pick those things up, that are dangerous...

[@pocobull]

No kidding. One other person on the planet? Ya, that's one too many, goodbye.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

I wouldn't miss people. But I would like at least one dog for a companion. Or better yet, two dogs. Or three. Or. . . (I can't help it, I love dogs!)

[@josephdonkers7429]

I wish for this world

[@jeremyocker2850]

Out of all the KZbin short films there are on the post apocalypse this is one of the better ones. This was actually believable. Wish they were all this intriguing cause trying to find a good one on KZbin is like sifting through a dumpster. Most of the people that make them make it obvious that they’d be among the first to die when the shit actually happens, like, for real. But this one impressed me. I’m no Hollywood critic or even a person who understands the process of filming movies or even anyone who’s opinion matters, but it was good

[@raymond_luxury_yacht]

bwahahah

[@neverthesame7887]

OH WOW! FANTASTIC!! This movie was so spot on in so many different ways. FIRST, the human element: humans are social creatures, we need to be with others. He craved just a touch from another human...could this truly be another person in front of me? (oh this actor's facial expressions!!!) We saw this when he crawled into that bed with the dead woman. Oh, and I just have to say, even though we know the baby was in his imagination, that baby was so amazing--what expressions. Beautiful! Anyway, this actor portrayed many emotions so perfectly---where is he now??? He should be up there with other A list actors. Back to this amazingly well-made movie: the sky was overcast the whole film, everything represented death, the grass, decay of buildings, etc. But at the end of the movie...he died finding what he'd been looking for. And also at the end, he finally received that touch from another human. But then, also true to humans and survival, off she went, clearly emotional about the death, but then she walks away as life must go on. HOW SAD but how true. CONGRATS to such a fantastic movie!

[@seadog915]

That sentence about most of them making it obvious that they'd be the first to go is dead on! I'm 67 and I'm not trying to come on like, because of that, I know what I'm doing.But, experience does count and the majority of people have no idea just how evil people can be under the right circumstances. ANYBODY has the capacity! I think some people have become a little TOO civilized for their own good, but what is going on right now should give them glimmer of how it can be, and this is really nothing so far!

[@lisaslay-z8342]

@@neverthesame7887 creativity will survive.

[@Z3R0_W1NT3R]

I agree with you with full force

[@weepingwillow-ud6xl]

Desperate solitary times, that need for human connection, impending madness without this, a crackling voice on the radio, stark raw emotion, hallucinations, birth & death.

[@niblamusmaximus9303]

Wait whaat?! only 349 views? I honestly feel blessed that i stumbeled upon this amazing film.

[@markchadwick1858]

Niblamus Maximus I've just come across it as well , really enjoyed,good story

[@rickh2572]

And today it is at 91,880 views. Some of these take a while to be seen.

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

Same here🙌🏾

[@cravenimages8867]

Replies or views?

[@ItsAllLove4Real]

thaumaturge ungulate Views...Her comment is 7 months old, so the views were lower then.

[@georgebolter1696]

It is so rare to see something original these days, and that is why this short film is so great. It is something new and unpredictable. Great Job !! I want to see more !

[@АртемГриднев-г6б]

What a film. So much despair and hopelessness. Deserves a lot more attention

[@alteredvizion8408]

you had me from the moment he woke up. trully a work of art. now episode 2 follow her

[@factcheck1776]

A stunning film. I watch a lot of post-apocalyptic fiction and this is one of the best I have ever seen. A man driven nearly mad with desperation to connect with another human being encounters another person with the same need, but long years of survival have hardened them to the point that they are poisonous to each other. I felt it. Very well executed. Great production value. Superb attention to detail, and you avoided so many of the typical post-apocalyptic tropes. (No shot of him eating out of a can and tossing it aside or looking at what's left in a water bottle.) You focused on what's important--the emotion, the need for hope juxtaposed against the fear of embracing it. Well done.

[@-1-alex-1-]

Moral of the story: try to stay human under all circumstances, then you'll have a chance to meet other humans.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Try to stay *_humane_* I think. Rather than human. But in a post-apocalyptic world, I'd rather meet some friendly dogs. Humans can be too dangerous and unpredictable, even nowadays.

[@gunnersdad6612]

I'm don't consider myself human as much as animal. I've been alone more of my life than not. In saying that, I fully believe that there are a few in this world who are like me and truly do not mind being alone. I would much rather be in the woods with animal's than with humans. At least with animal's you always know exactly where you stand.

[@fishomobile6214]

😂

[@josephdonkers7429]

I have lived in despair of this world for 10 years. Yeah I’d go mad out there eventually but I really don’t like people anymore. I would feel free being completely alone talking to myself. Really well done btw I think this film captures what life would be like for the leftovers when society collapses.

[@everready19373]

You might want to check out bushcraft videos. Those folks make cabins and other cool houses out in the middle of nowhere with materials that are naturally available.

[@barnabyaprobert5159]

Often we forget that insanity will be an inescapable enemy in an post-apocalyptic world.

[@deborahchesser7375]

jannis joplin man I’d be on an XR600 with a shotgun and some bolt cutters believe that

[@beati7706]

Or a friend, depending on the circumstances. No one of all the viewers can really imagine what it would mean to be a survivor in such a post-apocalyptic nightmare.

[@Trump145]

This was a really damn good post-apocalypse film, the longing for human contact and companion and when he finally finds it it cost him his life. Really enjoyed this one

[@markdudley3831]

Trump one .......your namesake should take heed of your statement.... !

[@SplashFranko30]

Mark Dudley trump 2020

[@rogerfreeman6787]

I've been watching a BUNCH of these, and this is one of my favorites.

[@takispothitos]

... wow ... that was intense ... You can really feel the despair. Superbly done guys!!!

[@daviddanianzion4438]

Just as we feel the importance of being when something disappears, this short film made me feel humanity strongly. I thought, "What's meaningful if I'm alone even if I have everything?" and I thought again about the meaning of love. For me, this short film instilled a great will in me, just as someone's words or small actions can mean a lot to me and instill a strong will. Thank you for making a good short film.

[@jonathanporter5223]

In a post apocalyptic world, unlike food and water, seldom is sanity accounted for as a major commodity necessary for survival. The disparity portrayed in this short film shows what could happen to someone's mind when isolated in such a harsh environment, and how brutal it can be when they don't take their mental well being into consideration while facing these elements. Good job on a excellent thought provoking short film. The production was really amazing.

[@exodia__]

So good guys, you should be proud. The sound ambient, the atmosphere, the actors... Perfect. Hope you're gonna find more people to watch your amazing work.

[@dandaman2753]

Wow!!! I have watched a lot of post-apocalyptic long and short videos and this is at the very top of them all. Everything was perfect from the actors, the story, the lack of unnecessary dialogue, the perfect post-apocalyptic looking locations, etc.. Thank you for making this and please make more like this. Maybe a sequel or a prequel. Thank you all!

[@gort5583]

And that encapsulates the flaw in people, so scared we are afraid of each other and even ourselves.

[@deStRuktOnXBL]

Gort55 hence the gun store rush

[@camillayun]

A true masterpiece! From the very beginninig to the end, every detail was perfect!

[@outbackeddie]

I watch these movies to help me come up with ideas to improve my apocalypse preparations. My list is growing to be unmanageable. Maybe I will just blow the whole thing off and take my chances.

[@wanmuhdsayyidulikhfa6112]

Prepare everything with solar panel

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Naw, don't give up, just enjoy the process. Whether or not anything apocalyptic ever happens in our lifetime, preparedness itself can be enjoyable.😊

[@anandnairkollam]

These old abandoned Soviet cities make the perfect post apocalyptic setups

[@williamkeily6686]

I really like this because it shows the perspective of the scary guy, who is just another victim of the circumstances. It's thought provoking and counter intuitive.

[@flamingmoe1805]

Whoh. Luke Skywalker's life sure took an unexpected twist

[@toshadog1]

Great film! I liked the setting, very apocolyptic. I could feel his loneliness, it drew me in. Hope to see another!

[@Itsyrm8]

Atmosphere, story, acting, shootings, all very very well done, finally smthn different, truly heartbreaking and realistic

[@johnavellar7331]

Oh man, the acting was great. I felt his pain and I worried about him throughout. The woman was also no slouch in the acting department. Just a thoroughly powerful affair. The music was great and the bleak landscape and the cold are like characters.

[@welfomoment5975]

Without a doubt, this is in the top three best post-apocalyptic shorts I've seen. Great camera work and acting! I know I'm late, but I just had to say this. Great story telling, with almost no dialogue too! Also, I don't know how this hasn't gotten more views.

[@destonlee8367]

my first reaction to him was "hes such a mess that if he finds anyone theyll probably kill him". I had to follow through, and while I was right , I really like the way she did it. quick, easy, compassionate. tender even. not that he had it coming, but he wasn't doing anything to avoid it, either. well played, film makers, well played.

[@Tacocasaking]

Best apocalyptic short I’ve seen on YT. Well done!

[@MindofCharlie]

This is hands down one of the best short films i have seen! This was really well done, from acting to camera work and visual story telling. I hope you keep at it and continue the story! outstanding job!

[@bravo45th]

It is pretty strange Post Apocalyptic Short Films like this are getting small view counts.

[@slipperydick]

I don't think it's strange, just the fact that they don't always reach the audience.

[@pakde8002]

I think part of is like another comment just not being shown on a popular channel but possibly because so many really horrible apocalypse films, both short films and Hollywood feature films have given the genre a bad name.

[@Cryptonymicus]

A lot of shorts are bad and many of the good ones are only good in one aspect or another. Very few give you the whole package from visuals to dialog to a complete story that's either interesting or meaningful.

[@rhylpancakesph]

not all humans appreciate quality videos....

[@beowulfvladmax7710]

So many people can't tolerate being alone. I thrive in it. I'm alone now and exalted.

[@PaleHorse68]

This was absolutely SUPERB. On all levels. Absolutely blisteringly visceral and brilliant. Best short I've seen.

[@Sammenluola]

Like all good post-apocalyptic films, this one also uses the genre to tell us something profound. Perhaps something about love. About the terror it can cause when one feels the need to let someone close. So, a movie about being alone, and about searching for connection. It takes lot of work and talent to make walking in ruins engaging, to make the movement into a story. Visuals in this movie are really good, and acting is pretty damn fantastic. Camerawork, well everything basically, is top level. Highly recommended.

[@alfiegarrett9393]

Zach Galifianakis survives the apocalypse. Hardly surprising. Freaks out the first woman hes seen in a while and gets shot. Also hardly surprising. Excellent film.

[@kazimir225]

I am shocked by the number of subscribers and views - in my opinion it should be much more. I liked the film; it was sensible, realistic and sometimes even deep; in 25 minutes it is an excellent result. I don't understand these 20 dislike- an old saying goes: don't criticize if you haven't done better.

[@asap_1i1man76]

For the longest time I've wanted to make sort films and one of them was going to be post apocalyptic. This really friken inspires me. My gosh, the camera work and the acting... everything about this is perfect. Beautiful work

[@markward3981]

Do it. I am thinking of trying to shoot and edit only with my phone. It will difficult , few special effects but still a film , a story...

[@willanthoniozeppeli7913]

Looking at how the world is going, I think filming an apocalyptic film will become much easier.

[@danielhanawalt4998]

He dreamed of his own end. When he realized she was real and not just in his head, he'd already convinced her he was insane. And she was right. She probably was near there herself. This is likely what it would be like if only a few survived. Survived what though? This is open for a second film showing what happened leading up to this one. Great job. Well written, well acted and directed.The make up and wardrobe excellent. The abandoned buildings and all. I'm wondering where this was filmed. Maybe a followup film where she finds other survivors? I need something to make me feel better now. This was a bit depressing. LOL. Again, great job.

[@brianbaulch2358]

Out of the numerous post apocalyptic short films I've watched this is the best one so far

[@The_Daily_Tomato]

I've never understood wanting to survive the post apocalypse. What for? Every comfort you know, gone, most if not all company, gone, fighting every day to stay alive, forage for food, water, medicine running out and dying from the common cold or a simple infections, all your loved ones gone with even the air being potentially poisonous. Fighting every day for a future with no hope, clawing at every breath and dying with a whimper. No sir, if this world is to fall we should do so together, with our families, with our dignity.

[@TheCindlbergen]

I am isolated from my family. No choice but to survive alone or die alone.

[@The_Daily_Tomato]

@@TheCindlbergen This virus is not deadly enough to cause the apocalypse so rest easy. Two weeks of quarantine and you'll be fine 😊

[@thedaddechannel]

Be aware of the perception of others. Just their perception, from here on out, can get you canceled, fired, jailed, beaten, married, and even divorced. What others thought I was or was doing or did, was the one thing that could sometimes rear up and try to beat me.

[@Brehat29]

What I liked best in this film were the dialogues.

[@beingsentient]

Good movie. Better than most short apocalyptic films. There were some misgivings, like why didn't he try to talk or yell after the woman to show he was sane. But then it would've been harder to make the intended ending, which is the climax, and who knows how people would behave in such circumstances, driven half mad. Let's see more by these movie makers.

[@kennethlindsay5515]

The story is amazing, whoever wrote this is unbelievably talented.

[@videolabguy]

This film is above the cut. This genre has been reduced to horrible cliché by so many poor quality film makers these days. We finally have a properly constructed story. It has a beginning, a middle and an end. The premise is compelling, the character relatable and the situation is plausible. The build up to bitter irony was well done. Thanks for a great viewing.

[@angelitaluna2087]

Truly amazing and worth a time. Thanks for your effort, more to come please. Brilliant!! 👍

[@budweiser3278]

좋은 영화 잘 봤습니다. Thanks

[@jaspersilence9328]

To be alone,is impossible.. To be lonely,isn't...and loneliness seems inevitable.

[@ishan_bbx]

Piece of art.. peak of shorts I've been watching for past few years

[@raztamaniac]

for some reason the guy looks like luke skywalker to me :D it kind of bothers, but a nice film. thank you

[@Stormbender27]

I thought the same thing - "Looks like Mark..."

[@d.grouard6737]

I agree.

[@kahliscargile2041]

@Peter A. Mk mk l ibb m mk and

[@zxyatiywariii8]

It's weird, I first saw Luke Skywalker in the original trilogy, so I always still imagine him as young. But now, looking at a picture of him from the sequels, you're right!

[@bodazaphfa]

Such an amazing film. My mind is blown. Thank you for this.

[@lonestarcj8132]

The dystopian Earth is one of my favorite settings. This is another just guy walking around the rust belt alone.

[@Lucas_Tulic]

He was doing fine on his own. First woman he met in ages, she kills him.

[@wadesmith4461]

Lucas Tulic geesh... Women am I right?!? Lol

[@sashasimone6095]

was he though? lol i'd probs kill him too

[@Lucas_Tulic]

@Ironclaw XII Are you okey, snowflake?? Maybe the lockdown made you dumber.

[@Ohhhoneyyy]

She was unsure if he was real... so she kills him ? or she realized he wasn’t a zombie? Either way, if i hear someone screaming HEY i don’t think my reaction would be to kill them but idk her mental state was gone at that point and she had been already losing her mind.. she took him out of his misery tho.. that’s no way to live ..

[@willanthoniozeppeli7913]

@@Ohhhoneyyy is this a zombie apocalypse film though? If it was, she would go for the head.

[@VanishingNomad]

WOW! Fantastic! This has to be one of the best I have ever seen!

[@Rose-pq2ie]

Dude the sound design in this is epic, the distant sound of cans or bottles when he's looking through the draw could be the sound of a person or the wind, leaving you always on edge. So cool.

[@shunawestern9153]

Another very powerful little film, well worth a watch. ☺️🇬🇧

[@aaronhill3020]

Always amazed where you find these abandoned cities

[@DinoNucci]

#Russia

[@5thcarry425]

You see the only treasure on this planet is people.

[@FACup-eu2dt]

He said such a lot, without uttering a word.

[@rileywaters9852]

Amazing acting, I'm in tears and felt emotions from start to finish brilliant thanks.

[@justMikec]

This was wonderful. Just a great bit of cinema story-telling with a lot of talent both behind, and in front of, the camera. Please, please do more.

[@pedromiguel3227]

This was gripping, powerful, and sad. Incredible work.

[@EmmainthePNW]

this is the best of these I've seen. I will share on facebook to get ya more views.

[@randomcoyote8807]

Very well done, and as mentioned by others, far more "believably bleak" than most post-apocalyptic films. The actors did a damn good job, not only carrying the scenes by themselves, but doing so while speaking largely in inarticulate grunts and screams.

[@박순현-z5n]

홍시네마 보고 왔습니다. 이런 명작을 이제 보다니... 감사합니다.

[@Noname-c9w2g]

This was shot in Chernobyl. The city of Pripyat, to be exact. This is where you can find this abandoned city and a broken Niva car in the woods.

[@thepast9065]

It was shot in Skruna, Latvia ;) Was abandoned by the Soviets in early 1991.

[@oldhardmanjohnson6585]

These postapocalyptic films are cheering me up too much....I'll have to go back and watch non stop coronavirus coverage on TV to get my perspective back.

[@oldhardmanjohnson6585]

@Otto Sump the whole media has got a 20 pounder for fear porn...it's like they're orgasmovirusating

[@oldhardmanjohnson6585]

@Otto Sump i get this urge to cough uncontrollably when Im around globalists

[@JJAWANG]

레전드

[@JohnFahlsing]

Sad ending... Excellent Movie!

[@gracep4894]

영화 소개하는 유튜버 영상 통해 왔어요. 25분에 대화도 없는데 영상내내 몰입이 됐어요. 너무 외롭고 무섭고 미칠거같고.. 혼자있는거 좋아하지만 혼자만의 시간을 좋아하는거지 이 영화처럼 혼자 살아있는 걸 바라는 걸 아니라... 주변에 있는 알든 모르든 모든 사람들한테 기본은 해야겠구나 싶었어요. 그냥 존재 자체가 고마운거구나. 특히나 2년이 넘는 코로나시절에는 더 절절하게 느껴지네요. 영화 잘 봤어요.

[@rifekimler3309]

I knew a guy who was in solitary confinement in the Texas prison system for 23 years and came out with his sanity intact--well, kinda intact.

[@rachelcole4470]

Kinda?

[@rifekimler3309]

@@rachelcole4470 he functioned better inside than out. When he got out, he lasted about two years and died from a drug overdose.

[@studywithme_0402]

I would pay $$$ to watch this film at the movie theatre

[@tommyallen4683]

This was intriguing....wel done.

[@renviluan2842]

If anyone here wants to practice SHTF, move to the Philippines, I've had killer quakes, sea surges, killer typhoons ,mass riot and city sieges by insurgents. It's awesome!!!

[@tkell31]

Great atmosphere and very compelling right up until the climax. Pet peeve of mine is when people dont use words when you need something to happen. So instead of him saying, "sorry, please wait, I'm friendly...." He runs after her like a madman screaming "hey" as if it' the only word he knows. `It gets the desired outcome, but in a very contrived way.

[@aethellstan]

Looks like it was filmed at Pripyat near Chernobyl. It looked like a realistic film except for the absence of ravening wolves, murderous thieves, Zombies and deranged old women knitting jumpers.

[@gargoyle38]

Sad, beautiful and realistic story excellent in its gritty dimensions and focus on isolation

[@matchdust7049]

The beginning be like: Wait a minute I dont have a wife

[@dirtnastyish]

Really enjoyed watching this. He was in a lot of pain but in the end he found peace.

[@hiih4394]

It's too underrated. So beautiful and stuuning.

[@thisismylife1832]

솔직하고 너무나 사실적인 구성과 연기에 진심으로 찬사를 드립니다.

[@omnis8240]

It wouldn't matter how many billion people are on this planet when you are alone.

[@docwilson5384]

Amazing job....Peace

[@willtricks9432]

Location reminds me of "Children of Men". This is a good film. Cheers

[@DickHead-v8l]

He wanted to find other people so bad it drove him crazy. Then when he finds someone he runs at em like a wild man(from excitement)and gets killed smh. Poor guy

[@fasteddie4107]

Good film. I have always loved them cute little European cars. Secondly, everyone should have a Colt 1911....great gun. Sad story of the madness brought on by isolation and despair.

[@theia1653]

Colt is still the best, despite most Colts being plain jane mil-spec or competition models, cause they use the least MIM parts and pins their ejectors. Kimber and Springfield appeals to a segment of the market that wants all the modern tactical features but are loaded with MIMs to reduce cost, by cutting corners.

[@zxyatiywariii8]

Ah, I'd love a Colt 1911, maybe for my next gun. I'm a woman, but the old Colt motto works for me too: _"God made men and Sam Colt made them equal."_

[@fasteddie4107]

@@zxyatiywariii8 My wife loves her colt. She has a Dan Wesson bobtail.

[@fasteddie4107]

@@theia1653 I have not been a fan of Kimber since a cast aluminum part broke on a 1911. It was the safety.

[@oszeldamarek]

Very good short film! The camera is amazing and actors fantastic! Sad story, but very impressive. Keep up the good work!

[@dianajames4717]

please make more films You are very good at it.

[@KwizMatix]

When he found what he was looking for the whole time he responded like a lunatic... This is what happens when a guy blows his shot on a chick. Very sad and you eventually get shot down!!

[@sumerandaccad]

Lesson 1, Don't run screaming after a girl who's holding a rifle

[@brentthomasaustin]

This is great. Incredibly well balanced, beautifully acted and shot. Great vision going into this

[@SigridRodriguezM]

I felt the agony and sadness. Well done. And thank you.

[@benharmon2817]

Not sure how he lived as long as he did if he regularly walks down the middle of the street and stands out in the open to mess with his radio.

[@markman63]

Loners have the least chances of survival. Look up who survived and who died in the Donner party

[@reynardpark9362]

This is gold, truly. I start to become a fan of this film. - A newbie fan from Korea.

[@theripleyeffect5203]

Wow, spectacularly understated work.

[@rachellynee6879]

Why did you shoot him.. 😢 💔

[@gooberfries6692]

Superb acting and cinematic prowess, but why would she be so rash as to fatally shoot him WITH A SHOTGUN knowing she would again be utterly alone when he set off the flare? She knew he was a conscience thinking rational human.