Glen Keane - The Duet

Short film "The Duet" directed by Glen Keane for Google
I do not own any part of this video but was so incredibly amazing that it needed to be shared.
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[@samuraipanda85]

This, this right here, is why 2D animation will never die.

[@beabea5985]

Yep. In 200 years, this will still look and sound stunning.

[@KenanGuitar]

like that dog

[@taylorbonin1329]

What I adore about this short film, is that even though there is a love story between these two, it still shows that they aren't completely love struck over each other. Throughout their lives, they want to pursue their individual goals, and grow to become themselves. At the end, I feel that the hidden message was that love will find you when you are ready. They grew to know themselves inside and out, they crossed paths a few times, but in the end they knew they wanted to be together for sure, and that they were ready. Beautiful story, inspirational and moving music. Loved every bit of it :)

[@indianasacasa896]

🥹🥹🥹🥹 what a beautiful explanation!❤

[@taylorbonin1329]

Thank you!! ^_^@@indianasacasa896

[@soniaf9855]

what a beautiful message, congrats❤

[@TheKrusader2112]

That dog is immortal.

[@merrickx]

+Usrinam It's several dogs.

[@josephstevens5489]

+Usrinam I was thinking the same lol

[@antonioamoroso6179]

+Usrinam poor you...

[@TheKrusader2112]

***** I don't get it.

[@antonioamoroso6179]

Me neither °°

[@robochicks1129]

Does anybody else get the chills? I think I get it because of how beautiful the animation AND art is.

[@nickelshotnight]

First, a lovely piece of animation. Second, to all those who are upset that this short is heavy with gender stereotypes, I have a question. Can't someone like ballet and be a girl at the same time? Can't someone like climbing and be a boy? In the short the boy sees the girl in the trees so obviously she climbed up there. She can do what he does, she just enjoys ballet. Also, about the girl being clumsy and guy catching her, some people can be girls and clumsy at the same time. I am one of those occasionally clumsy girl ballet dancers. I don't think I'm increasing gender stereotypes. I'm just being a person, just as the characters in this short are just being people.

[@drewgraham1848]

I agree with your comment. I wish people would shut up about gender stereotypes and just enjoy the artistry of this beautiful story. (Also, it's not really surprising but interesting to note how often the "stereotypes" are true. I've raised my boy and girl kids just about exactly the same the the boy is drawn to things that are generally considered boyish and the girl is drawn to things that are generally considered girlish. They're gender norms for a reason.)

[@ayemaeyalit3354]

nickelshotnight There could be many versions of this story

[@kerdnerl]

​@@drewgraham1848you are right that they are gender norms for a reason but your wrong about what that reason is. It seems natural, but its only like this due to thousands of years of societal pressure. You don't make your kids pick, but that doesn't mean other people don't. Not literally, there's nobody sitting there telling them what to get but when you go into any supermarket and see the toys separated, pink and blue, boy and girl, that compounds itself and kids associate the stuff in each aisle to their gender roles. Just cause someone leans into gender stereotypes as a kid doesn't mean shit about them later on, trust me I'm a trans woman I know from experience

[@drewgraham1848]

@@kerdnerl As soon as someone delivers an order like "trust me I'm a trans woman" I will automatically do the exact opposite.

[@kerdnerl]

@@drewgraham1848 ok, whatever, your a piece of shit. Thanks for wasting my time jerk

[@Doom49]

Really makes you think about life and enjoying every moment of it

[@leepochen]

Doom49 no more Kill ?? just love of the World ??

[@leepochen]

***** I don't know what ID is good for me . I guess I'm stupid :(

[@dareusdesign]

***** He is a gamer lol

[@TheVolcomnoob]

***** he is a youtuber that post gameplay and ur problem is?

[@emilyo906]

I still love this. All these years later it still gives me chills.

[@IanMage]

I can't believe I'm saying this... Paperman, I hereby dethrone you. Glen Keane is the reason I took up animation. When he left Disney, I feared that we would never see anything from him again, but now he's back, making his own independent masterpieces--stunning as usual.

[@susiezhou6264]

To everyone with a problem with her being a ballerina: Dance was a good medium to demonstrate the beauty of the music, as well as the complexities and fluidity of the gorgeous animation. It's NOT about gender roles. It's about celebrating animation and the power of music. It's equally silly to think that she has to be climbing or playing ball to render acceptance or full appreciation. Especially considering that it wouldn't even fit in well with this piece of work.

[@Narissa-ce8tu]

Susie Zhou Yea. I think people forget...stereotypes are stereotypes for a reason! No one needs to follow them, and they are pretty pointless. The problem is not the stereotypes it's when people take those stereotypes and are rude to others because of them. Let the girl dance.

[@beabea5985]

Absolutely. Keane freaking loves ballet, because it's a very expressive and graceful dance, and so animators adore to storytell through it, and Keane is a masterful animator.

[@lowkie78]

I mean, it's not necessarily so bad that it's stereotypical, yes this love story remains quite classic and simple but it's still a lovely romance and well animated.

[@kateogden4601]

People seem to be focusing far too much on the clichéd nature of this story (ie: the girl becomes a ballerina/the boy likes to climb things. Childhood "sweethearts" falling/staying in love and everything is perfect) as if to say that Keane himself was somehow unaware of these age old tropes when he decided to use them. The fact that the story seems a bit "cliché" is not an accident. To me all of that only added to the charm of this video. It's a simple, "tale as old as time" *wink* type of story. Simple, sweet and perfect. Clearly he wasn't going for some crazy, new, innovative love story. It was a simple story, done in a simple (albeit incredibly skilled and beautiful) way.

[@jmaverick70]

Well said!

[@justafidemyself]

This is why 2D animation is still the best medium. I think Pixar is great at CGI, since they were the first and that is their legit expertise, but Disney needs to take a step down from CGI and focus more on 2D because that was what divided Pixar & Disney.

[@Ogawa47]

Unfortunately, Disney's 2D animation studio is pretty much nonexistent now. It's probably much cheaper in the long run to animate with computers. I agree, though. Hand-drawn/2D animation is far more expressive and relevant to the human experience. Some day that might change, and we'll see with Moana I suppose.

[@HDZ274]

Ogawa47 Yup, Disney has liquidated most of their 2D department, a massive tragedy if you ask me.

[@yukonao]

agree! but for now most of them made it on 3D and rendered in 2D for example paperman..

[@andrewpaxson]

you should give the behind the scenes a peek, in fact they used 3d Animation in combination with 2D with an amazing effect!

[@yukonao]

here: watch?v=TZJLtujW6FY

[@miapreto3783]

I watch this once every other week but it always manages to move me immensely. Wish Disney would do more films like this.

[@Elizabeth-nu5lq]

I used to watch this on repeat as a kid. The music, the art, the emotion, the animation, all of it. Absolutely beautiful. Enough to make a grown adult cry.

[@jaypond4368]

So beautiful. So serene, so pure. God I love this. I watch it atleast once every couple of days.

[@Toonboxstudio]

Now that's what i call full animation excellence! Glen is a Genius! Thank you for creating this master piece ;)

[@bunnybattlelane203]

Can youtube make a "love" button for this video? Becuase "like" just isnt enough.

[@jieunchoi4367]

I just break the 'like' button now ..

[@doozersapling]

same

[@ppmm75]

im crying ...so sweet.

[@deadpirate625]

they did, it's called "subscribe" button

[@ghanshyampadhiyar2454]

Divine creation of t two soul... I m speechless.. u r really t great... I loved it.

[@Beautifullytragic6]

Glen Keane, King of Animation.

[@Cobralashthecat]

Glen Keane is seriously incredible! My favorite part is when the woman leaps onto stage and then her skirt swings the other way. It's such a dynamic and emotional movement and it takes my breath away every time!

[@TeamJVS]

This by far is one of the most beautiful animations I have ever seen! And this is why the elegance and wonder of 2D Animation needs to be still kept alive and shows can be over layer with beautiful 3d over shadow n fads... Plz keep 2D animation alive. Great work n keep it up! Roll Credits Check this!

[@PanRysownikRysuje]

Absolutely astounding. Characters shapes look simple, but when you move them, give them so much energy, suddenly it doesn't matter - you're just listening to the music and admiring how great the animation is. Love it.

[@Fantasvale]

OMG it's so tender...

[@janaynayification1]

how has this not won an Oscar yet?

[@IPlayPianoInMyPjs]

This moved me to tears... The art of his animations have always been spectacular, but this was magnificent.

[@betharmstrong3034]

I love coming back to this for big feelings, this short was one of the big inspirations for me before going into the Animation industry. I now lecture in it and run my own national art brand. I owe a lot to pieces like this. Still brings me to tears!

[@LailaBerzins]

I need more tissues...This is incredibly moving, and poignantly depicts a lifelong bond, the beauties of life itself, and the feeling of freedom they feel together.

[@meganbigler7901]

I watched this countless times as a teenager, but it really hits different now that im a mom.

[@Youtuber-ly6tx]

Shows the difference between the ways guys and girls live and how they both need to grow up in their own way before they've reached a time of understanding of the world and are able to not only communicate effectively but love one another. A story of perfect love. At least that's what I got out of it. Climbing the trees, the mountains, exploring themselves and the world. For brief moments they are on the same page. At the end they're developed humans at the top of the world (of understanding) and can share themselves with each other.

[@archlorddestin]

Who the hell are the 21 people who could possibly dislike this?

[@hannahsyoutubeaccount]

who could not like this at all

[@luiokami3862]

something may be the biggest juiciest peach in the tree, and there always will be people who don't like peaches...

[@abernard1923]

the now 84 jaded people

[@verinyce5897]

+archlorddestin Probably radical feminists who don't like the idea of girls actually liking ballet.

[@kerdnerl]

​@@verinyce5897ok incel

[@igotmovesbabe]

I cried from the first look they had together, to the end of the video, and I hate things that make me cry, so I kept saying "I don't like it" while tears were pouring out of my face, but in reality I loved it, I loved it so hard. And the music was beautiful and the concept of the journey of an innocent love between two people was so perfect and the simplicity of the sketches all moving completely in sync with the music GAH I don't like it. I lied. I love it.

[@ReiiMeii]

If you don't feel passionate for life after watching this, then I am speechless..

[@djemn18]

I walked down the aisle to this as a bridesmaid at my best friend's wedding. :)

[@she-is-nobody]

this literally made me cry.....so beautiful and well done.

[@jilldlc4423]

My favorite short film of all time. I tear up every time I watch it. Glen Keane's animation is gorgeous, the music is beautiful, and the story is simple yet timeless. This is why I love animation with all my heart.

[@MegaMelodytime]

Wow. This is the best animation I've seen online. I think Glenn Keane should be crowned the king of Disney animation.

[@jmaverick70]

For God's sake people, some of you are so critical of the story that's being told! It's entertainment, it's art, it's beautiful! Leave it at that and view it with an open mind! Kudos to Glen Keane for being a master of his craft!

[@TheFunHasBeenDouble1]

WHY THIS DON'T HAVE MORE VIEWS???? For real...this is a gift for my eyes,is too georgeous for words!

[@TheMiloMilesToo]

“Dance as though no one is watching you, Love as though you have never been hurt before, Sing as though no one can hear you, Live as though heaven is on earth.” ― Souza

[@usarmyguy1999]

I saw Tarzan climbing motions and the famous Pocahontas kiss with John Smith on the mountain at the end. Its either amazing that this short reminded of childhood classic Disney or a display of reused sequences, both are things Disney is well known for.

[@carleerc1994]

Can we shut up about how old the damn dog is and just appreciate this beautiful piece of art?

[@Juniper1088]

Does anyone else cry? I do every time! What a masterpiece.

[@MELloyd]

This brought tears to my eyes. Beautiful animation!

[@elfiefromangelcity6142]

This is still, single handedly one of my most favorite pieces of animation ever. I'm really wishing the full 360 version was out, or a version that shows the boy's timeline. I hate to see that become lost media.

[@hugo-2379]

This is so dam beautifull ! Plus I love seeing the flower of life at the beginning . Lovely.

[@8belleangel8]

shut up, im not crying... (it was astounding!)

[@songd7466]

th-there's just *sob sob* invisible ninjas cutting onions! *sniff sniff* im not crying! *sob* there's nothing *sniff* strange ;-; ! DAME YOU NINJAS!! *tears burst out*

[@kayaana838]

This is literally the most beautiful ever😍

[@hollyblack1034]

omg Glen Keane is my God seriously this made me cry this is so beautiful

[@ManForHimself]

This is super cute. Leaves so much up to your own imagination. Gorgeous.

[@hotpaws99]

That was just beautiful. The imagery with the little boy running with the dog really took me back to when I was doing just the same when I was about 10 or 11. I will never forget my best friend Casey, or his kind soul. Thank you Mr. Keane for reminding me of the beauty of those few cherished memories.

[@meriahfuljhari4339]

Why am I crying...

[@84Rodgers]

That's some fantastic visual storytelling!

[@baierogers5096]

It's kind of awful that the MAIN thing some people got away from this beautiful animation is the "sexism" in the video. Not the gorgeous composition, nor the beautiful 2-D animation...but the gender roles. It's a simple and beautiful short story: sure it's not complex, but it still has that magical and nostalgic feeling behind it, which makes it all the more beautiful. This animation, for me, is just suppose to be a nostalgic and beautiful one whose purpose is to reflect on old animation techniques and a simple story about growth and love...it's not suppose to be looked at as an political story :/ Also: Am I the only one who ALWAYS gets teary-eyed when I watch this?

[@jmaverick70]

***** no

[@NWTraditionalArts]

+Baie Rogers How do people get sexism from it? Its a girl who decides to dance. She is an individual, she doesnt represent all female kind.

[@cussundriakneal9904]

+NWTraditionalArts right? People are just stupid now days...

[@Lumine100]

That dog was alive for an awfully long time.

[@bohmischeart]

What a masterpiece! He can draw to you a love story in 3 minutes. Amazing!

[@jessicaf.g.6639]

I'm obsessed with this. Absolutely breathtaking.

[@RAMIROARMIJOS]

WOW, something simple, but fondly reflecting naiveté of childhood, adolescence and then end the lives, unite into one, congratulations

[@nithin84]

No words...sorry Mr.Glen Keane....I was in heaven...awesome...

[@rebeccarussakow7831]

watch this before I go to bed everyday. Its a very moving animation.

[@ThecompanyofSunshine]

I shouldn't even have to say that this animation was beautiful. It has no dialogue, its hand drawn with the design resembling storyboard sketches, and yet it could be something could become an instant classic if released in theaters.

[@katyekel]

Exactly the way its supposed to be! Beautiful

[@brainchasm]

“No man has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. It is a shame for a man to grow old without seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.” - Socrates

[@sassybdassi6686]

beautiful animation. this made me cry x

[@lloydlego6088]

It has been a few years since I last watched it. Tears started welling up within a minute. Such good marriage of animation and score. Makes me cry faster than Violet Evergarden.

[@navidahoeung496]

I really like how it starts off with a woman's voice when the first baby is introduced, then a man's when the second one is.. When they lock eyes for the first time, the voices sing together.. beautiful video!

[@angelchica1492]

No matter how many times I watch this, I still can't get over the beautiful animation and music. Just absolutely breathtaking :)

[@anahom17]

I have watched this video over the last four years multiple times.. The power of simple storytelling...Really cool...Thankyou creators..

[@mm11wils]

That dog sure lives for a long time!

[@johnsonimagineering]

Wow! What great animation and emotion fused together, to tell a heart-warming story of love. Thank you for your work.

[@elaor2085]

this is beautiful.

[@lindaboyd1147]

magic... on a day when all i could do was cry, my son sent this to me....thank you Giuseppe your an angel on earth....

[@Poli.Zygotikk]

I watch this once or twice a week. Ot moves me 💓 makes me think of my loved one. Beautiful animation 💞

[@saraj.7743]

a very different short, gives me chills. It brings you to a different world and everything is like a piece of art.

[@tatumwickstrom]

I can't put into words how much I love this animation, truly inspiring especially to a dancer like myself

[@lissthebiss]

my favourite video ever - so beautiful

[@dashman8499]

lissthebiss agreed

[@Chimunculous]

One of the most beautiful animations I've ever seen.

[@AlexandraPerchanidou]

Nothing less from the creator of the Beast! So beautiful!

[@Danisachan]

This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen… There are actually tears in my eyes… Beautiful… Just magnificent!

[@SamTheCannibal]

I'm not crying, I was just cutting onions...

[@311tomboy]

by far one of the most beautiful pieces of 2d animation i've ever seen glen keane is a genius

[@Stella-cf4cl]

I always come back to this everyone once in a while and fall in love with the beauty of it all over again

[@mariomguy]

Leave it to Glen Keane to show the world what a masterclass animator can do. And in an age so heavily dominated by CG, too!

[@jeanninejeanpierre9841]

"ADORABLE' j'adore ce style" .....et la music.... aussi trop mignon'!!

[@ravichandragopalakrishnan9584]

Oh my .......god ..wow what a 30,000 drawings explain more than 30,00,000 lakhs feelings........great mr pencil god Glen Keane...ur my first and last drawing inspiration man....i given one shalute for u.....

[@che1918]

This was too beautiful for words . . .

[@Cludensyo]

The fact that it's hand-drawn and wasn't done on a computer is what amazes me.

[@Ναείναικαλύτεροςάνθρωποςαπότον]

This is honest to God the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life.

[@Vannerbanner37]

I can tell you how much I am in love with the music and animation of this video!!! Disney and pixar will never stop amazing me!

[@CatleiaLabiata]

I never tire of watching this...!

[@Nguyening_music]

Its new, its fresh, yet, the way the characters move, the way the flesh of the puppy plush against the baby, and the way their body move and transition and grow gave me a nostalgic feeling and brought back feelings from a simpler time, when I was still able to get lost in the world that was in no doubt drawn on a piece of paper. Now, even with all the technologies and entertainment being forevermore immersive, I find myself looking at these great works, and truly marveled at my ignorance and naive to think that things like this are of abundance, as I grew up and learn the world to be more cynical, I discover the sad truth that things like this are scarce and of great rarity. But I guess the good thing is obtaining the ability to appreciate them when they do eventually come along. In my opinion I see what made Disney great in every frame of this video.

[@ann-marieshapiro2647]

This is fantastic on a smartphone as an interactive app... you can choose to follow the boy or the girl, but then they come back together, so you can switch who you follow after that. really cool concept.

[@AW-cz7gh]

This was so simple, so beautiful, so magical and so deserved an Oscar nomination over many of the other shorts that received one this year. Thank-you to all that produced this short and for letting you=tube show it.

[@Guineagirl59210]

I LOVE this video. I can't get enough of it. It's so sweet :3

[@jmaverick70]

An incredibly beautiful piece of art that stirs the very soul!!!

[@dcts09]

Beautiful! Made me cry.

[@MDMAzingDave]

Its one of those videos i just have towatch over and over again, it's so powerful, both the music and animation are perfect, absolutely love this.

[@josejuan2835]

Beautiful message AND music. My favorite short animated film by far.

[@mhalyneradocziolga387]

Amazing

[@matthewstavrowsky9998]

Amazing! I love Glen Keane's work. We absolutely need more great 2-D work like this from Disney.

[@MattDragovits]

Absolutely love everything about this animation. The story, the message, the style. This is one of the purest examples of the magic that traditional 2D animation can impart on the viewer that I have ever seen.

[@MisaelBernalBarco]

Uno de los videos más hermosos qué he visto, ¡increíble!