OLD KNIGHT directed by Gabe Hordos

Synopsis:
An old knight goes on a journey to rescue his horse from the jaws of a dragon.
Animated by Gabe Hordos
Executive Produced by Line Korsgaard Andersen
King/Old knight voiced by Jay Preston
Horse/Dragon voiced by Dee Baker
Music by David Abraham
Sound design/Re-recording Mixer by Gordon Hookailo

[@theonewhoknows4978]

The age of a knight is a sign of skill.

[@hrodulf4599]

Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young.

[@filipporapetti9354]

"Beware of old men in a profession where men usually die young"

[@I_said_Pepe_Savior]

​@@filipporapetti9354you were 2 minutes faster than me in writing this😂

[@filipporapetti9354]

@@I_said_Pepe_Savior Whoops, sorry 😬

[@GabeHordosFilms]

That’s so great. Thank you

[@silmarlfan1]

this genuinely looked like it had been animated by the old Disney masters! someone over there give this man a job!

[@lintrichards6007]

Please don't. Disney has long since become a caricature of what it once was.

[@vewyscawymonsta]

Disney is terrible these days. Whoever made this was certainly influenced by what Disney used to be, but they'd be better off continuing to do their own thing.

[@Chestnutcow]

He works for dreamworks (he worked on movies like how to train your dragon and Rise of the guardians) I think he’s good lol

[@jamesdiaz5975]

The animation aspect will be fixed but what about the vision and writing though, not everything will be done by the animators unfortunately but the director and writers which they don’t have over there that are great now compared to the days of old and most of them left and retired, but I believe Hordos here has proven he can do it himself, that is if Disney will allow him to do the writing and directing their along with the animation if they hire him, it would be a foolish choice on their end if they don’t let him

[@CrazyLearningcrazy]

Agreed😎👍👍

[@Sabre1677]

This is simply fantastic in every area. The animation is so fluid and expressive. The characters are really engaging and understandable even without a lot of talking. The story is "only" 2:45 but I felt the whole rollercoaster of emotions. Well done!!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thankyou so much!!! You are noting so many things that are important to me.

[@Remsco_Art]

You say all !! Just wonderful.

[@schtolteheimreinbachiv2013]

This had more heart and creativity than most animation produced by Hollywood in the last 10 years.

[@mikkaribbe6200]

The king was really a fool. Imagin what a great teacher and wise advisor this knight could have been. He has experience and quick thinking. Don't dismiss people just because they are old or have a disability. They are still Worthy of love, no matter how much they are capable of. Nobody needs to prove that they are someone or worthy. My grandpa was disabled for over 10 years. But it didn't stop him from telling stories, making jokes and having fun with me. We couldn't go out and do active things, but I love him with all my heart.

[@prophetzarquon1922]

Knights were paid with land holdings; knighthood without land to retire to, is no real knighthood at all.

[@tennikolaruzicka6462]

Yes, but be careful because an old person who looks smart and says wise things doesn't always have to be smart and wise.

[@AniwayasSong]

*BINGO!* I immediately thought of that excellent scene in 'GoT,' when that arrogant runt 'Joffrey' insulted and dismisses Sir Barristan, citing his age as making him unqualified to still Serve. Never insult anyone that's made a career/life in a very violent/dangerous Field, yet managed to LIVE to see Olde Age. ;-)

[@andrewmeyer3599]

​@@prophetzarquon1922 Lets be real: 'knighthood' was just the medieval Gentleman's Club. Knights were, by and large, Lords or the sons of Lords who wanted to feel important beyond being some of the few people who could afford the luxuries of owning their own horse, full plate armor (already a symbol of power on its own) and the amount of weaponry they owned

[@Argusthecat]

Kings being idiots is a time honored tradition.

[@Centeris2]

I love that the knight still had shaky hands at the end. Such a nice detail that the horse never cared, and his age and shaky hands doesn't stop him from being who he is: a brave and loyal knight. He didn't need to be 'fixed' or 'cured', he just has to fight for the people (or animals) that are actually worth fighting for who appreciate it (unlike the king who just sees his age).

[@collenjets123]

I mean, clearly him being old and shaky handed was preventing him from actually killing the thiung. But he was wrong to completely discount him.,

[@realdaggerman105]

⁠@@collenjets123 I mean, there was literally a charred knight and horse he encountered. I doubt that man had shaky hands, and he still failed. Meanwhile, our protagonist, stricken with age, is able to escape and save his horse.

[@AliskairPais]

spoiler....

[@turkey4802]

@@AliskairPais your fault for looking at comments

[@GabeHordosFilms]

That’s a great comment on the story. I had to keep his hand shaking at the end…because we can’t simply wish away our issues…I felt like it was something important that he can still do amazing things with the shaking hand. And I love what you said about the horse. He’s such a loving buddy. Thank you for the comment!!

[@MrJDBrophy]

Never belittle an elder in a career where they die young. The old man got there for a reason.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

That’s the truth. It fun to think about how arrogant the young king is. We will see how this story unfolds.

[@SiiriCressey]

​@@GabeHordosFilms Ooooo, there's more?

[@somethindarker]

@@GabeHordosFilms I can see it now. He's hired by a wise Duke to train some young aspiring squires, 5 years later the young foolish king hears tales of those young squires becoming heroic knights, then 10 years after that his kingdom is saved during a civil war by the wise Duke with an army of knights trained and led by the old "useless" knight.

[@alexanderthegreatoz5945]

​@@GabeHordosFilmsyeah, do a series.

[@Dessert_x_Tat]

1000%.

[@ladyterror4663]

I’m just excited it’s a knight saving his horse, like, I think a lot of people can relate to going the distance for an animal that’s been with them through thick and thin.

[@flyingrancidm00nfish7]

Anyone who has played RDR2 can relate

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you for the comment. Our dog once got out in coyote country and I ran after him yelling my head off, lost my shoe and couldn’t stop trying to get him. I eventually got him…but a lot of that feeling went into this short.

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

We take care of our own. If we are responsible for them....we bleed for them.

[@cosmicreef5858]

In GENERAL you mean. ALL animals are FAMILY!

[@skydivingcomrade1648]

@@cosmicreef5858 Who are you directing your comment to?

[@andrewosborne8993]

Knights spent more time with their horses than training with a sword. The horse was the most valuable weapon/companion they had. Makes sense to have that bond.

[@brianalford7023]

This is my favorite 2:40 of movie this year

[@GabeHordosFilms]

lol. Thank you kindly

[@GabeHordosFilms]

lol. Thank you kindly

[@Oswald_of_Catalina]

Plenty of legendary knights fought well into their twilight years. Thomas Erpingham, William Marshal, El Cid -- that king is a dolt. I've never been so angry at a fictional character with only twenty seconds of screen time before. Really well done!

[@Oddmanoutre]

Don't sweat it too much. Based on the direction the Dragon was flying in, that young whippersnapper is going to have to deal with 5 tons of fire-breathing reptile while relying on soldiers untrained in how to deal with it.

[@ZeToSHi006]

​@@OddmanoutreGood to know xD

[@davetessmer6424]

Like most kings

[@SkeletonXin]

Very true. There's also John of Bohemia, who died leading a suicide charge during the battle of Crécy, while he was in his 50s and compltely blind. That's how a man dies.

[@Oswald_of_Catalina]

@@SkeletonXin Yeah, that man had balls of pure steel. The French knights at the battle were also said to have killed the Genoese crossbowmen for fleeing. It's crazy just how much emphasis knights placed on courage. They didn't mess around for sure.

[@EndThusIAm]

A knight doesn't always have to slay an enemy, he only must be brave enough to save others from them! No matter the age! Fantastic short story!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

That’s a great comment. There are certain things I don’t want to animate. I love wholesome stuff that feels life and death without crossing a line.

[@EndThusIAm]

@@GabeHordosFilms And you should always stick with what you want to do! More heart and passion that way!

[@GDeNofa]

@@GabeHordosFilms That’s one of the best ways to tell a story! I retold a scary old folktale (on KZbin A New Tailypo) and while it still has the creepy and isolated theme, I altered a few things. Like exchanging painted plates for the three hounds so there are no animal deaths. And oddly enough, there's a wholesome ending. 😉

[@PalomasMusic666]

​@@GabeHordosFilms This animation is superb, the way the camera travels around and across the characters, the way the characters move with such weight on them, the stylistic choice to add more frames (like 24 frames per second) when there are more delicate expressions to the more dynamic movements, to switching it up to about 12 frames per second almost as if it mimics anime, The sketch lines around the characters add a sense of charm, the background is mostly grey and yet I didn't even realize that until rewatching it, but using cg moving foreground and background images I was in a castle, then a forest and inside a cave, and all of it was seamless, bravo my good man bra-freakin-vo

[@rogat174]

@@GabeHordosFilms I feel like your statement reflects the mind of old disney very much, one of my favorite animated movies is brother bear which is exactly that. It's really warming to see that old time coming to life again, splendid work.

[@No1c00l]

"Simply too old." This man was flung off his horse by a dragon TWICE and took it like rolling out of bed Hope well see more of this OldKnight and his Steed in their forced retirement

[@GabeHordosFilms]

He’s one tough old guy. I hope to keep making more of these shorts to show more of this story. Thank you!!

[@77wolf89]

@@GabeHordosFilms Just remember: Age and treachery (or cunning) will overcome youth and skill. Doesnt make a knight less honorable to fight unorthodox, as we get older, its needed

[@mreyn17]

Never underestimate an old man in a young man's profession.

[@claran3616]

There’s going to be more!? :DDD!!

[@Velociraptorhunter]

@@GabeHordosFilms old butt gold

[@cherrypie5152]

What a wonderful video about friendship and belief! You show that ailments won't stop you and your true friends appreciate you no matter what!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

That’s such a great comment. Thank you so much.

[@Mantisisland]

This has more heart, skill, and earnest storytelling than 99% of the crap the mainstream is shoveling right now. Well done.

[@Sangotom1]

that is right up, old school disney material. pure gold, cheers mate 👍

[@Octopugilist]

Absolutely incredible! I love the decision to keep the Dragon and it's lair grey and washed out to contrast the Old Knight and the Horse's vibrance and vivacity. It's super atmospheric, really makes the whole environment feel burnt and blighted by its presence

[@GabeHordosFilms]

That’s so cool to read your comment. I loved trying to find a cool way to have the dragons cave feel huge and ominous.

[@mountainghoti1671]

​@@GabeHordosFilms Mission accomplished. What a great short story with contrasting characters!

[@simplegarak]

This was like an old school Disney / Don Bluth film. Top quality. Very well done.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you! That’s the stuff I grew up on and still inspires me to this day.

[@simplegarak]

@@GabeHordosFilms You and me both, brother! 🤜🤛 You definitely honor their legacies and do them proud.

[@dreamguardian8320]

Would've been cool if it really was a Don Bluth film, after so many years of not seeing anymore of his beautiful 2D animation.

[@simplegarak]

@dreamguardian8320 true, but I think Don would feel proud to know he has inspired new artists to create beauty in his style and keep the flame going forward.

[@dreamguardian8320]

@@simplegarak I think he inspired the people of Cartoon Saloon in Ireland to keep the flame going forward. Don Bluth use to work in Ireland, believe it or not.

[@christinemoccia477]

A full length movie's excitement, suspense, drama, lighthearted humor, and a happy ending ( not to mention awesome animation), squeezed into 2 minutes and 48 seconds! BRAVO!!!!!!!!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Well thank you for the comment. That’s pretty great

[@S7yx0]

This is proof, once again, that artistic direction prevails over graphics concerning the transmission of emotions. True art.

[@alirezaomrani7650]

The single embrace by the Horse and The Knight at the end, truly shows that the Horse never doubted the Knight once. He always had faith in him. Even his look towards the Knight at the end is almost like him telling him: “You see? You have always been a Knight, Stand Proud. How could you ever doubt yourself after all you’ve been through?” That to me is such a Blessed and Honorable Friendship, that it truly moves me.

[@davidrose8865]

I like how the experience shows. He knows the mission, failure is not accounted for, only best odds for success, he pauses only to evaluate his next move, and he knows there's more than one way to win a battle. The other knight featured in this short (the one burnt to a charred skeleton along with his horse) could have learned a few things from this one.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

I love how you stated this. Thankyou for the comment. I love thinking about this old knight and what he must have been through in his life.

[@SoldierofMarshall41]

This animation deserves a oscar. 🏆 It's so nostalgic, and the dragon is very intimidating. 👴🐴🐲 It looks way simple and better than the modern Disney. :)

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you kindly for such a nice comment. I really appreciate it

[@SoldierofMarshall41]

@@GabeHordosFilms. You're welcome! 😁👍

[@СветланаОбрывкова-б4д]

I love the designs! Оne look at the King is enough to understand his personality, backstory, motivations etc. This is a masterpiece!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

lol. That’s cool to hear. Thank you for the comment.

[@Memnoch_the_Devil]

0:49 and THAT is why you keep the sword on YOU, and not your horse!! Lol

[@prophetzarquon1922]

Except not really though; that's what sidearms are for!

[@AMcGrath82]

Knights also carried several weapons. They'd have a sword as a sidearm, but also a spear, axe, and rondel dagger. And a lance if they were on horseback.

[@Memnoch_the_Devil]

@@AMcGrath82 I believe it. Actually now that I think about it, my favorite part of one of my favorite novels is in The Vampire Lestat, when Lestat de Lioncourt (still human at this point) is charged with killing a pack of wolves that have been menacing the countryside. He rides out on horseback solo, but brings alongside him two mastiffs (with spiked collars to prevent their throats from being ripped out), a flintlock pistol, a flail, a sword, and maybe something else. It’s one of the best fights I’ve ever read in a book.

[@joelsirola5440]

Looks like he wasn't a very good knight if he didn't know that

[@Memnoch_the_Devil]

@@joelsirola5440 touché

[@mrsbasia122]

I felt like I was watching something straight out of The Black Cauldron. Excellent animation and storyboarding!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Awesome. Thankyou so much.

[@irisravenhild9060]

This reminds me of good old Disney 🥰

[@riyadislam3441]

FR, thought it was made by the makers of the Emperor's New Groove.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you. I love that old school stuff. It really inspires me

[@bobotmeister]

my sentiments exactly 💯

[@dreamguardian8320]

Indeed.

[@twilightjester5672]

it's a same they didn't of this guy, they might recruited him to make new Disney stuff that looks just like the old stuff of legends

[@jrr2480]

The horse 🐴 knows that the knight ♞ still gots what really counts.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

That’s right!! Thanks for the comment

[@user-pb2vo4pt3t]

This should be a full length feature film. I love that the horse is so loyal to the knight. They are wonderful animals! Great job to everyone involved.

[@kellymcginnis9626]

This is what we need. I wish Disney, Dreamworks, and other animation companies from Hollywood can bring this back.

[@AniwayasSong]

It isn't technology that makes great stories. It's Writers having good hearts and a heaping serving of common sense/wisdom (And the Actors who may portray them).

[@NasreenQaiser-rd8jt]

I love his animation style!!!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you so much!!!

[@carsonrush3352]

This animation style is beautiful and I wish more companies would return to it.

[@fantasycreed]

Literally what in the heck, I haven't felt this level of emotion and fear for a film since Puss in Boots, The Last Wish - this is a masterpiece!! I love this character and his bond with his horse. The designs and fluid motion, the atmosphere - you've INSPIRED ME BEYOND REASON. I want to animate smth so bad right now, I love this.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Oh that is so great to hear. Thank you for the awesome comment. You’ve got on things that are important to me that I tried to get into this film. I wish I could make longer ones…but for now, this is the best I can do. Thanks again.

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

No lie, I was actually fearing for the main character and his horse. When was the last time the stakes were real like that? I can't remember. I was so relieved they got out of that one.

[@fantasycreed]

@@RicardoMoralesMassin Exactly! The animators and writers had the power to break my heart, but they left the ending bittersweet :]

[@darkforge633]

This should be a series. He is still a Knight and can still do great things.

[@cowbell420]

The horse totally saying "See? You still got it!"

[@Mankey619]

I love the action and suspense that were happening. When they were confronted by the dragon. The knight risked his own life to save his best friend from getting eaten, and you almost had me there when he jumped towards its mouth. Even he got kicked out of the kingdom due his age, but atleast he has his best friend alongside with him through the end.

[@Nonsequitoria2010]

My dude established a deep, long friendship in 2 seconds flat. Chef's kiss.

[@bharatbshetty]

😀

[@azubliss]

A very wholesome animation!! I love how the horse was trying to comfort his friend at first 0:41

[@GabeHordosFilms]

The word wholesome means a lot to me. Thank you for the comment. Very much appreciated

[@mialiahh9228]

Fantastic. Simply fantastic. I also love that it isn't a 'classic' fairy tale, pokes at the edges of one. Well done.

[@freespirit2449]

Brilliant. I would honestly watch an entire series based on these two. Bravery and honor don't have an age limit.

[@CartoonSociety-in9ci]

This reminds me of the Disney that I used to love!

[@dreamguardian8320]

Indeed.

[@RFakonWolf_Art]

Our worth shouldn't depend on how much we can provide; there's more to a person than just being useful. A good heart should be enough for someone to be appreciated...

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thanks for the comment. Very well put!

[@StarKnight619]

"Beware of an old man in a profession where men usually die young" Is the complete embodiment of this short and I love everything about it

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Awesome. Thank you so very much.

[@KImberlyCarter-tt9hq]

This short OLD KNIGHT is so great! it left me wanting to see more!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you. I’m working on the next part. Thankyou for watching

[@mariobosnjak99]

Dont care how old he is that man is INDESTRUCTABLE! He fell from tall height several times and didnt even get a scratch

[@tessamoland797]

This was the absolute BEST! Thank you for sharing!!!!

[@myhandle365]

Finally, some wholesome animation on KZbin.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

I love the word wholesome. I miss that kind of thing in movies. So I might as well do it myself. Thank you so much

[@NiallMor]

This film packs more drama, entertainment value, craftsmanship, and genuine emotional heart into just under three minutes than many a current Hollywood film lasting two hours or more. Absolutely brilliant.

[@AniwayasSong]

^5! Absolutely correct!

[@nizitamaruvaka2294]

An old warrior is steady as a rock when it's time to go to war. As a disabled vet, I speak from experience. Nothing like an adrenalin rush to steady the nerves.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Oh wow. It’s great to hear from you. What you said about the adrenaline…that’s what I was thinking would drive him. I’m sure a few hours after this story is over, he’d be super stiff and sore…but when trying to save his buddy…nothing would stop him. Thank you so much for the comment

[@pehclark7256]

I love this type of animation. Very classic feel to it.

[@gkharmon]

Incredible! I want to see more please. 😊

[@GabeHordosFilms]

I’d love to keep making them. Thank you for watching

[@pigeonenthusiast]

WHAT this is absolutely insane! I rarely see animation this good, even in movies that have millions of dollars of budgets… I am wowed

[@GabeHordosFilms]

That’s awesome to hear. Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate it.

[@NotScoutie]

The head-to-head bump just... is something so real to me. I used to do that with the horse I rode for training back when I was learning to ride, it became our greeting to eachother. This was amazing.

[@juanalbertogarcia5099]

2:28 - Horse: "You haven't lost your touch yet, master."

[@NessaTheBat1]

What a lovely story! The emotions kinda have a disney vibe from the old movies. Very good!

[@garmadonthesensei59]

Stunning, god I miss 2d. So glad to see it’s never dead! Amazing work!! ❤

[@MrTawnyMan]

This was beautiful and I'd love to see more.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you. I hope to keep making more.

[@denniscrawford7191]

Wow! Amazing dynamic shots in there, Gabe. The environment and dark lighting blew me away. Edge-of-the-seat stuff!! I will now watch it 25 more times! 😎

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Hahaha. That’s great to hear. I love it when the setting isn’t so full blown colorful and easy to see. This was a world I’d love to be in. lol.

[@NasreenQaiser-rd8jt]

Ok the end was absolutely adorable

[@GabeHordosFilms]

That’s so nice to hear. The ending was my wife’s idea.

[@NasreenQaiser-rd8jt]

@@GabeHordosFilms ooh that's soo cute 🥹

[@fabioromano5445]

Im grateful to you Who created this short story. Not for animation or the pictures (that are already amazing) but for the meaning that's behind. A man Who dosn't believe no more in himself but believes in something stronger: the Power of love and Friendship. He found back happiness and his aim in the only One Who still trust him. You give me in the same time Spirit-little creek vibes and Samvise Gangee and Frodo for their way to support and save each other, one from fisical death and the other from spiritual one. Happy to have put play, you made my day my friend and i Hope I give you back some Energy for your Amazing work ☀️🌳

[@gailbrookhart1777]

I love how much heart is packed in less than 3 minutes of film.

[@JordanAdamsJAArt]

As a veteran with a tremor I appreciate your focus on a heroic figure who is weakened.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Oh wow. Thank you for saying that. And I hope life treats you well.

[@sehakkurwag3213]

This is pure oldschool awesomeness! Hand drawn is just something else, and you sir are awesome!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you kindly. It’s everything I love in a 3 min short. I appreciate your words.

[@MaximeDelalande]

beautiful

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you!

[@huntercressall9728]

Amazing. Hand animation captures a living essence 3D just doesn't have. There is so much human motion here that I can't really describe. It breathes. Disney and Bluth vibes. Just loved it.

[@Heilos2014]

I'm so happy youtube randomly recommend me this video. That was fantastic story telling paired with some really solid animation and character designs! It's such a simple story premise, but with a ton of charm and heart. Can't think of too many characters that ride a horse that go this far out of their way to save them from peril, so so cool!

[@erkekovacs]

Nagyon szép történet. 👏💞 Gyönyörű,munka! 🤗👍💚🖐

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you so much!!

[@simonward-horner7605]

Lovely, chum!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thanks Simon!!!

[@simonward-horner7605]

@@GabeHordosFilms Superb! And I know how he feels!

[@frustrated181]

i miss this type of animation, thank you for bringing me back to my childhood.

[@Joe1887]

THIS is the kind of writing and animation that could bring Disney back to its former glory.

[@jupiterrising887]

This was awesome. Very few videos on KZbin make your three minutes this well spent.

[@EnthusiasticChannelArchive]

Its here!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

What did you think?

[@EnthusiasticChannelArchive]

@@GabeHordosFilms 👍

[@pixelchickenrider9566]

And so the dragon flies off and torches the nearest village in retribution. Such a heartwarming tale.

[@prophetzarquon1922]

Dragon: _"Man-king, yet another of your knights has intruded upon my new lair. You have broken our deal."_

[@user-pb2vo4pt3t]

Wwweeellllll, aren't you just a cheery little ray of sunshine; triple dipped in psycho.😁 Some might say you're one of those _"glass half empty"_ type of guys... ...Not me! I see you more as one of those guys who's pot is cracked.😁 The very type to imagine the worst possible outcome in any given scenario. Let me guess... ...you go to the movies, and cheer for the villains.🤨 There's a name for that type...😉🤫

[@danielamiriamlopespereira2458]

Youth and foolishness are a dangerous mixture. The time, in many ways, becomes a good teacher.

[@blackwunk]

Never been happier to be an 'old man' with the smarts to out-fox a dragon!

[@OutlawJJ80]

Getting sword and the stone vibes in the style of art work. Love It!

[@hasretball4405]

Çok iyi yapılmış. Uzun versiyonu olmasını çok istedim❤

[@halosreaper1]

Did...did that king just dismiss an old knight?! An OLD. KNIGHT!? Knighthood is a profession where men die YOUNG! For him to have REACHED that age means that he's probably better than a significant number of your younger knights! He has the experience of LIVING that life! He could teach your young knights everything he knows if nothing else! Why the hell didja get rid of him!? That...I... I'm flabbergasted. Someone needs to rebel against this idiot before he destroys his kingdom

[@MH6M]

Letting go of an experianced warrior - yeah good job there kid.... Awsome animation and a great short story.

[@bratdfortd]

Love the expression! Love the characterization! The Design is lovely! The music! I think landings need more a little more oopmh either in the sound design or animation, but this is really lovely. Excellent work!!

[@HypotonicSponge]

I love this. Almost made me cry, I take care of my grand father and this kind of realization that he’s old and nimble with little to no adventure left in him. ❤❤❤

[@adostil22]

Good stuff! King was a piece of work for sure. You should respect the loyalty and skill of your men and reward them. Though he might have been long in the tooth, certainly he could have been of service for his wisdom or martial skill in training the soldiers. I don't think I would want him on the battlefield either, but not because he is useless. I think he could protect more lives in other ways.

[@rich-lf1bm]

My work is dangerous. My partners are half my age, and i am over 40. They mess with me by calling me names like grandpa and a writer of the bible. Lol, Though when the shitnhits the fan and i come in and handle business, they tell me i have no fear. I tell them the truth, of course i am afraid. I just care about my partners going home, and i have left my mark in this time and have known peace that fulfilled me with happiness. We are called to do this job, and those who answer must be ready to maintain loyalty, defend the weak, and ensure that we follow the oaths we swore to uphold. I know harcore mfers who were in battle against terrorism. They tel me return and hit the private sector. I can't, I love my city, job, and partners. My significant other knows I love them and my kids more. They know I am born and built for this job.

[@joshuab8491]

The only thing a knight needs, is to follow the Old Code: "A knight is sworn to valor, His heart knows only virtue, His blade defends the helpless, His might upholds the weak, His word speaks only truth, His wrath undoes the wicked."

[@Madj3llyfish]

Thank you for this animation. So many stories to tell, fresh and original. And the inspiration is all around us. We can do so much with every character and every setting, and this is a great example of how something short and awesome can be shared without big money or a big team. As long as there are eyes to watch and ears to listen we can keep telling new stories.

[@TheBlackywo0d]

I love how the whole scenery and backround is done in 3D but it's grey and washed out as opposed to the knight and the horse. Both techniques really look great together despite the contrast. And the opening shot of the floor and the cape is probably my favourite. Extremely well done.

[@Jazzglenn]

YOOOOOOOOOOOH! I would watch this 100X than what ever disney is throwing us right now! Especially that "shaking hands" is not one but a few of the symptoms of us people who are at that "age" that used to be the targetted audience by disney!

[@houssemehsn]

very beautiful. The jumps and falls are a bit unrealistic though in the way that it's should seem more damaging. the impact wasn't felt, other than that it's very nicely done keep it up.

[@samanthadean1083]

Still think that the King is a bit of a jerk, but this story is awesome!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤️❤️❤️ Also, kinda hoping that the dragon attacks the castle after the knight and his horse escape! 😈

[@jordanw1643]

Man. That knight didn't hesitate for a second.. relentless pursuit of saving his best friend, maybe his only friend.

[@sarahaurora.official]

I was praying for this to be a movie excerpt... I was so enthralled.

[@davidhenrie337]

The knights that deserve the most respect aren't the young and bold who are willing to die ignorantly, but rather the ones who stayed on that grueling path and were strong enough to grow old. Twas a very foolish king.

[@jackhughesbooks]

Great story, so well told, so precisely. Loved the animation the horse had a feeling of some real classic disney like the sword in the stone, & full of personality. Beautiful work

[@jasondomingo5313]

Great story. Make more about the old knight. Truly he is a knight of the old code and so are the creators of this fantastic short story. Well done sirs, well done.

[@thefairybug40]

Instant subscription. This looks like old school Disney in the best way.

[@griver007able]

If modern Disney does this story now, the horse will be gay and the knight will be a non- binary person of color 😂

[@L.O.T.]

Great job😊 Thanks for that! With love from Russia 🇷🇺

[@tactalorian2821]

Fear and respect the old man in a profession where men die young.

[@irami21]

I honestly hope this turns into a series! I'd LOVE to see more of this! Truly amazing work!!! You earned a subscriber today!

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you kindly!! I am making the next part of the story right now. It takes a while to do these…so please have patience with me. Your comment means a lot to me.

[@МенМаатСет]

and then dragon fly to burn kingdom from the beginning of the movie :))))

[@JollyOl]

Absolutely adored this short film. You've done a remarkable job on it, and every second was thoroughly enjoyed.

[@GabeHordosFilms]

Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment. There is more coming!!

[@royguadz]

i love this style of animation, hope we get to see more animated movies done this way . i love the story too