Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense | Third Place of Tropfest Australia 22 2013

War is told differently through the eyes of a soldier.
Directed by Tom Abood
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Produced for Tropfest Australia 22 2013, TSI "Change"
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[@joshmeans7636]

Watched this video more than I can count. Cause I remember every Monday. But most importantly I told my daughter the same thing you said. I don't hate what's in front of me...I fight for what I left behind.... and lost. The nightmares never stop

[@tckidd27]

"Everyday is a Fucking Monday." U.S Marine here, Can Confirm that it was. Every damn day.

[@dominiclaherty4099]

Two tours with British army and can 100% back that

[@TrugginsOFFICIAL]

Respect to our 41 men that died fighting this war 🇦🇺 I looked up to you as a kid ❤️❤️

[@deeh9210]

The song playing for the majority of the film is called "The Temperature of the Air on the Bow of the Kaleetan" by Chris Zabriskie

[@Pahly]

Thankyou Debbie!

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Thanks!

[@ortzzz]

cheers to our Austrailian brothers doing work overseas. Godspeed.

[@jamiblood2827]

***** Totally agree but also the women overseas too

[@simonoverseas]

Every day for seven months I walked past the collective photographs of the fallen Diggers while deployed to Kabul. Every day they silently implored that only my best was acceptable; otherwise there could more photos added to that wall. 12 months since Kabul was evacuated, every day is a challenge to 'just breath', except is is the words of my wife and family when they say 'I love you' which helps so much.

[@howardflies]

I am against the war, but no matter how unjustified it might be, never blame it on these young men. Hoorah and stay safe lads.

[@StudioAnnLe]

Beautiful perspective. To all our friends that have or are serving, thank you.

[@TheArmedcanuck]

***** serving their country dipshit

[@MyMannyToughts]

Why do we have to thank them for doing the job they are paid to do?

[@ThePandarr]

MyMannyToughts Because I put my life on the line to keep you safe, even know you say shit like this i still fight. We don't do it for the money. We do it for everybody who live in Australia.

[@chinchillat505]

***** serving you, serving america in place of you. If america didnt have such high volunteer rates we would have military requirements like a lot of countries where you don't get a choice, you HAVE to join the military. So if guys like this didn't do this, you would be doing it without a choice.

[@chinchillat505]

MyMannyToughts because if they were not getting paid to do it, you would be, if someone didn't volunteer in place of you america would have same laws as other countries where every 18 year old has to do military duty for couple of years. So if guys like this didn't do this, you would be doing it without a choice.

[@dmnd-hndz3639]

I watched this when I was over there the second time. It feels even truer now.

[@viruk78]

Tom, what a brilliant job you've done on this video clip. You should have won! I'm an ex soldier and have also deplyed to Afghanistan. You hit the nail on the head. What stood out for me was the question you pose as to how many politicians' sons and daughters are over there fighting beside you. Good work mate, should have bloody won!

[@silentsushix3]

Much love from your American brothers. All war is the same and really just opens your eyes to so many things.

[@nsnv]

Every war is different, every war is the same.

[@joshmeans7636]

Sad to know that this video that depicts the pain and enduring struggle a soldier goes through...placed third. Quotes from this reel has been my mantra post Afghanistan. Words I teach my daughters, fathers and friends. Will always take time to live.

[@davesales33]

thanks for painting that picture. so many of us cant seem to communicate this dialogue to those around us.

[@brock7358]

Anyone who doesn't cry at this has absolutely no heart

[@derpymike9002]

I cried so hard man ;-; I love the troops out there..all of them

[@brock7358]

:D

[@kingbarryscott8664]

I didn't cry. It made me think a lot. Because i want to join up. What made me think was. That if i died. I wouldn't care. But it thought what effect it may have on the people around me.

[@VaseeMes]

***** you are clearly totally missing the point of the video.

[@joelcathro9843]

You can still be deeply affected by this and not cry

[@wildwillboo99]

No one prays harder for peace then a Solider. God Bless You. Job well done you touched my heart.

[@caseym6779]

As an ex soldier myself (RAE) I found this such a beautiful piece. Well done Tom. Fuckin' well done. UBIQUE.

[@matthew655]

The only thing im upset about, is how this didn't get 1st place and that this doesn't have more views

[@cydsmith5347]

I totally agree

[@a_pav]

Maybe because of the title?

[@Americanpatriot777]

Thanks for this great video. I know this is a tribute to Australian Soldiers, but this captures the feelings of thousands of men and women from all over the world who are sent away from their great countries to fight a war that is questioned by many. No matter what you believe, please pay these guys respect...because unless you've been to war, you will never understand just what we feel and what we have experienced. With all the good and bad memories i have from Afghanistan i will always hold them in my heart. I want to thank all Australian, American, and every serviceman from all over the world who have endured this hell.

[@pauljean1017]

That was brilliant Tom. As an ex soldier it was well done and very real. Well told.

[@ThatBoyArmy]

Thank you for this beautiful video Tom. - American Soldier still adjusting

[@corinamullins7]

Thank you for sharing your story and perspective and for serving our country. You should have won!!!! xx

[@sofiene29]

respect from tunisia

[@Marcrussophotography]

What a brilliant film!!! I never take Australia for granted, we are sooooo lucky!

[@carolcumming4389]

This is very honest and moving. I really appreciated it even though I'm conflicted about what we're doing over there. Be proud of making it. It shits all over the winning film.

[@itzrickable]

Well done. This was absolutely beautiful. One day we’ll forget the memory of living this hell and the nightmares will stop. Semper fi.

[@josephmalone919]

I watched this when I was just starting high school, now that I’m wrapping up a deployment to Syria, it really strikes a different tone today.

[@zach4571]

I cried so much during this video.

[@TheThegaminggun]

Same here buddy

[@usahd7745]

Thank you for serving your time, it will be much appreciated.

[@PeteTAus]

Well done Tom ... a great short film indeed. I am ex-soldier myself and as it unfortunately happens, I attend the funeral of a dear but older friend only yesterday. Bill was a WW11 Digger who served 2 tours in PNG and he certainly experienced some terrible things during his war time service. But, upon his return to Oz, Bill had a similar attitude to yourself ... put the little things to one side, appreciate what you have and live life to the fullest because he was one of the lucky ones as there were many who didn't come home. Bill certainly lived life to the fullest. Again, well done Tom .... I feel your film bridges the gap no matter the era in which one served or will serve into the future.

[@oRaSTAx]

Just got back from Ghazni and Kandahar worked with some Aussies. Some of the best dudes I've known. Cheers!

[@purpledino64]

this was my favourite. Complete silence from the thousands of people in the audience

[@dianapham3751]

"I hope the nightmares will stop." Was when I lost it. I have no experience being in a war zone, or seeing man-made horror in that magnitude, but I definitely know what post tramatic stress is like, and the constant, dragging ache of it.

[@m4huntin]

Stains on the soul is how I have seen it described and I feel like it accurately describes my and many others state of mind who have done the job.

[@srebeccat]

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for your service, raw emotion and honesty. Everyone should see this.

[@wendyblatchford3842]

Thank you a very well thought out and produced film - I cried and thought of lots of things I worry about but should not.

[@villegas24]

Awesome film, I love that even when he was out there fighting he was thinking of making his film. That's dedication. Wars are horrible, end them all.

[@Jammineyeonline]

Am a digger my self, and this video touched me. If there was such a thing as a perfect world there would not be people like us. But if no one joins the military then the government will draft there citizens, It took me some time to figure out what freedom am actually defending now a days. And it's your freedom so you won't have too.

[@robnieuwenhoven4618]

What a fabulous film! Eloquent and straight to the point. I don't give a rat's arse if you don't think we should be there or not; for those of us who have served, this says it all.

[@RichardCarleton]

A very special film, it has brought tears to my eyes. My son has spent time over there. Thank you for making this tribute to our diggers.

[@NicholasAllred0218]

Thank you for this. It's a very real and emotional video. Like one of the other comments said doesn't matter if I'm in the U.S. Army. we all U.S. , Australia, or anyone else serving we all are there together in arms and no matter where your from it's an honor to serve a long side you battle buddies.

[@bombsta101]

Absolutely amazing, gives everyone perspective on how we should live our lives and never take anything for granted

[@macasweb]

Loved this clip, nice to see an Aussie perspective. I have only respect for those who serve. We may not always agree on the reasons why we have to get involved in some country's struggle but those serving don't question it, they just do it. And then they do it again. Not for any glory, there isn't any, none that matters anyway, but because they want to help, because they want to finish the job and see lives improved. Much respect.

[@lazy_dugong2198]

what an amazing film. Coming from a defence family with my hubby and brothers in the army, this helps you see it from their eyes

[@JustAnotherSoldier48]

Thank you for this, Tom. Thank you so much.

[@Itsjolt]

"I'm not fighting 'cause I hate what's in front of me, I'm fighting 'cause I love what I've left behind"

[@lucymacgillycuddy4128]

Awesome film!

[@And_rew92]

I must watch this 100 times a year, yet every time it brings tears to my eyes.

[@cakeyboi6108]

Best thing I have seen in a long time. Spectacular job Tom, it really puts in perspective how easy we live at home compared to what the soldiers over there do.

[@amywalters9172]

i keep looking back at this video during rough times in the army when i was struggling. i look back still because this video is so surreal even now now that im out and i show it to others who can relate who have served. i appreciate you posting this 🫶🏻

[@EvdogMusic]

Right in the feels. Thank you for making this.

[@tvheadted2441]

This is beautiful, and to be honest little else can be said...

[@timhernandez82]

Damn, makes me love my Aussie brothers in arms more than I already did.

[@cptdex]

God bless ya mate. I hope those nightmares stopped.

[@annathomas9558]

Thanks Abood! As a prospective soldier myself, this has given me a great insight into a relatively unseen mindset. Focusing on what we are fighting FOR and not who we are fighting AGAINST is one of the main reasons I'm joining. Brilliant-convinced you should have won Tropfest!

[@propertyofranger]

I think this one should definitely have won!

[@ASAsmily_Team_ASA]

so, yea im not emotional I don't cry a lot, but this made me cry, he's right I take everything for granted when I should have been loving my country I was hating life, im sorry for yelling at my parents and asking for everything just to throw it away, im sorry mom and dad, im sorry for everything, and to anyone who hates me go ahead your one person I know who I am and to everyone who dislikes this video, you have no heart no soul and you don't care about your country and you hate everything, but what can I do nothing, so all I have to say is thank you, thank you for making me realize how lucky I am I have a family and a house and many other things most people don't have, Thank You

[@danielmegibben1659]

As an American Veteran I love this. The voice is from a a culture distinctly different from my own and yet so very similiar.

[@ncharbusmc]

I'm an American Marine. Grunt,...Infantryman. Thank you for so eloquently describing our hell. we lose while we win. we succeed, with a few less brothers to drink with....... and cheer with......and live with........ we hurt, even if we have no bullet wounds.

[@jedibountyhunter2499]

Thank you for keeping us safe

[@ChipperWilliams]

Very good! Well done Tom and thank you.

[@ChipperWilliams]

This is awesome! I have shared it all over Facebook.

[@johnnyjumper26]

Truly amazing!!! Im pretty speechless! And we are so quick to complain about simple things . Just think twice! Things could be worse!!!

[@oJuno-_-]

This is just beautiful

[@andymcnab5748]

Very moving having served myself i know exactly what hes talking about stay strong brother

[@ArrDee49]

Ex service X2. This should have one. Best short in years. And so very true.

[@Slaynn44]

Why all the down votes? This is an amazing and touching video. It's how I feel about it and I am an American soldier. The nightmares haven't stopped. I haven't ended the shame. But I do love this video because it's EXACTLY how I feel after four years spent conducting war operations. I just want peace. For everyone and myself.

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Every day is a fucking Monday. Be good mate, do well.

[@samhainmummy]

Absolutely beautiful, so compelling and powerful

[@conbro1990]

Great video. I have friends who have fought and who are currently fighting overseas. Never take their actions and sacrifice for granted. Truly inspiring video. Cheers!

[@mitchmackenzie3293]

This is the most meaningful video i have ever seen

[@Axeomecanic]

This is an amazing short film!

[@thebean5352]

I found this video years ago in high school. Now a college graduate and I still look back to it.

[@maxpoteat380]

Amazing job and makes you stop and realize what we take for granted but those men fought for us to live our lives like this. I would say more but I'm so speechless this was so powerful.

[@bowfish1960]

As ex Soldier (Ra Inf) great.clip.....puts it in real perspective....

[@TheXCobra11]

Best thing Ive seen in a long time.

[@unknownsniper23]

this video really puts things in prospective, mad props to everyone out there. up most respect for them.

[@enderstalker7278]

Who the fuck disliked this I would like to go up to them and punch them in the face

[@Exotic_Carrot]

I really enjoyed this :) it really helps you get over insignificant problems in your life, because honestly it's nothing compared to what these guys to through on a daily basis.

[@MachineKing]

Here i was bitching a bout a stressful day il have in paying a ticket right now in court... Now its like im happy as hell just the fact that im paying "only" a ticket.

[@Keerationfilms]

I've been looking for this video forever, omg finally found it

[@cmasseym]

That was moving, touching, engaging. Stay safe and strong Tom and get home soon.

[@havefungirl100]

As a mother to a Marine son this brings tears to my eyes. My son is home safe, but for the ones that didn't make it home to their families. I say many prayers for them.

[@ShawarmaFarmer]

A masterpiece production

[@karenduff6247]

Thank you.

[@MKAK47]

Absolutely incredible.

[@rjay722]

Best and the most sad Tropfest video i've even seen:(

[@emptee2262]

What an amazing and poignant film! Shamed be he who thinks evil of it. Thank you Tom.

[@xmaTKDmma]

that's an eye opening video. I may not have been there and done that but it gives me a better appreciation of what all soldiers do regardless of where they come from. In the end, no matter what our background, what our culture, what language we speak, we all want piece. So the next time I want to be mad for having to stay late at work, I will instead be thankful. Thankful for the opportunity to live free, thankful to have the career I have, thankful to be able to freely make whatever choices I want to make. So even if I never meet everyone who has fought, or is fighting, thank you. There isn't enough times I could ever say thank you that would ever equal the sacrifices you are willing to make. Thank you

[@xmaTKDmma]

lol i just noticed i typed "piece" haha obviously i meant "peace" but you get my point.

[@imvexstrillus]

Absolutely heart touching. I salute all of our diggers out there fighting this hell, I really do.

[@WhitedevilEE]

Seriously, one really good short film.

[@Jotunheimr]

Good work brother. May you find peace and like you said.. Learn to just breathe!

[@beagleshark]

Abood! Mate! Well done on the film it's incredible. Hope all is well.

[@ivanbrownstone5566]

Brilliant film just so emotional

[@philschneider3040]

Still one of the best clips. Ubique

[@OUSOONER918]

Awesome video... everything hits how i feel... 9 more months till im home...

[@damienbartlett5721]

Keep ya head down brother be safe.

[@lmmatgaming]

Why did people dislike this video... It is very touching.

[@oki3919]

So amazing....

[@epatch]

In my opinion nobody hates war more than the soldiers fighting it. How many wars do you think there would be if the politicians' families were fighting in them. I'd bet far fewer, and not over things such as political and economical interests. When I was in Iraq I didn't want to be shot at anymore, I didn't want to shoot at anyone anymore. I continued my mission until completion, but I just wanted to come home.

[@acenelsonmata]

This is my favorite.

[@loverboyl]

beautiful...god be with you and be safe

[@franciscodominguezduran5852]

This is so sadly beautiful

[@youdontknowmeman01]

Beautiful.

[@slugslugster9338]

Fuck that's a powerful film