Love and Loss in A Ghost Story | Video Essay

[@GravityBeliever]

A24 single handedly has made movies so much better they're so good at finding these directors, writes, and cinematographers. This movie was a piece of philosophical art!

[@marcoscardozo3500]

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[@derekg5674]

And now they are going to stop focusing on movies like this. They want to start making normal, blockbuster, crap like all the other companies. Really sucks.

[@hadif_]

@@derekg5674No??? They thing about A24 is how much freedom they gave to the director. Plus the blockbuster (which you prob thinks Civil War) are from Alex Garland, that person literally loyal to A24. Plus, he’s also a critically acclaimed director. It’s not like A24 gonna suddenly gave Michael Bay permission to use their money to make movies.

[@PlanetRonnie]

I stumbled across this film one night while home alone. I loved it, but I don’t think I could ever explain to someone why they should watch it other than if you stumble across it - watch it, and preferably alone with no interruptions.

[@CrueLoaf]

This is my kind of movie but not probably 98% of others. Beautiful.

[@jeffreyleerobinson]

what this a compliment to the movie, or rather an attempting touting of one's superior tastes? Way to elevate yourself while demeaning precisely 98% "other." You know who else thought in terms of "other?" The KKK and 1the rising Nazi party of 1938 Germany to name two. Way to miss the pint, CrueLoaf.

[@Hdogss]

@@jeffreyleerobinson geez lewis man calm down

[@Wanapelei]

I believe that the note says “My treasure yours” - from a passage she read when the book fell from the shelf earlier. One of my favourite films 💙

[@ronark4933]

But, and forgive me for not being very bright, what does that mean? lol

[@yuccku]

@@ronark4933 It's a line from Virginia Woolf's short story, "A Haunted House," which has similar themes of time, humanity, memories, and enduring love beyond death. The line is the moment when the narrator realizes that the ghost couple in her house who are searching for "their treasure" -- the treasure is the light and love within the living couple's hearts. This film was inspired by the short story :)

[@colincheshire6366]

And the treasure being letting go

[@acat674]

The actress had control over what the note said tho. Supposedly no one knows and the actress forgot

[@hristokrastev4312]

The movie made me feel, like all my worries and fleeing thoughts were laid in front of me and I am being asked how long after the natural course of these emotions are you going to carry them? Cried throughout the whole movie!

[@ameliacloud2874]

It made me feel sad. It made me worry about how I'd cope if I lost loved ones. And now I worry about the imminent ticking away of time. I guess you have to live in the moment and enjoy the people and things who/that matter most to you.

[@joshliam1967]

Finally watched this movie tonight. Absolute masterpiece.

[@hectorornelas6182]

The scene where he’s talking to the other ghost is what always comes to mind when I think about this movie. Poof.

[@mirellavasileva2038]

When the ghost said "I don't remember", this was one of the saddest moments in cinema for me

[@slystone4892]

That scene is a very sad one when the other ghost answers he doesn’t remember who he’s waiting for.

[@Garydoug]

Fun fact! David Lowery himself played the other ghost!

[@slystone4892]

@@Garydoug yeah i think I have heard that

[@wren7101]

I watched this movie on a whim on an international flight, and it has stuck with me for years.

[@johnnie2638]

I was so moved by this film. I found it to be so tragic my heart broke both for "C" and the other ghost in the house next door I actually teared up.. Remarkable story telling.

[@Skyhi0]

Time is fleeting and waits for no one, time fades everything

[@tweisbek2]

Damn, the youtube algorithm seems to have a sense of when I’m having an existential crisis to show me this. I watched this film about four times the year it came out. Its style, photography and themes really drew me in; but there was something particularly special about the temporal jumps in fixed spaces that C.’s ghost experiences, the notion of being in the exact same place your house is in but centuries in the future - or the past. As a kid it was a game I’d play in my head to lull myself to sleep, fantasizing about the vast sparesely unpopulated expanse of the central Argentine plain where my childhood home sat. How it would look like, whether I’d be able to see a small band of Pampa or Guarani peoples walk by. Especially in winter nights it was soothing yet also somewhat terrifying to play in my head with the notion time while keeping that of space fixed. Anyway excellent script and editing, great work man. Hope your channel continues growing

[@sder]

Means a lot man, I appreciate the comment.

[@myfriendscallmekat]

I’ve thought about this movie for years and always felt like there was something I loved but something I was missing. Thanks for the video!

[@sder]

Thanks for watching!

[@G00lden]

While I'm not a believer in any afterlife. I often found myself waiting for it to exist, as it might bring comfort, relief and justice for so many people. Yet, why aren't we able to find that when we are alive? It might sound pessimistic, but I think that's what I have learned, to try to accomplish that, at least with the people that lives around me, not just the ones I know and love but also the lady that walks her dog early in the morning or the dude that sells bread outside the subway. Some people say that we live in hell, that this is THE bad place. And for some, it is. But we have in our hands the tools to make it better, and when our time comes, go with our hearts fulfilled. Doing what we could. And leaving our mark instead of longing for a conclusion like those poor ghosts. Great video pal! Keep up the nice work :)

[@sder]

I really appreciate that comment. Glad that we can both find value in these topics and grow despite our differing perspectives.

[@G00lden]

@@sder totally, it's the best way to share perspectives :)

[@MadRespectTV]

This film is a brilliant art piece, free to interpret. Great review! Respect

[@deenixon3225]

That was quite the analysis. I think i was in tears the entire time. Excellent.

[@sder]

I really appreciate that.

[@Garydoug]

Just stumbled across this film last night. Single handedly the most beautiful piece of art I've seen in a long time. Top 10

[@sder]

It’s a film you won’t forget, or at least I never will

[@axellevacher]

This might be the most beautiful and articulate video i’ve seen about this film. Thank you 🤍

[@sder]

Thank you so much! Also, your videos are incredibly thorough and well made.

[@axellevacher]

@@sder Thanks !

[@CarmenSandiego649]

Note: "he loved me"

[@sder]

thought provoking

[@CHRISMED2]

I can't remember if she wrote the note before he passed?

[@thevanishingpoint4930]

Thanks for illuminating the themes of the film so beautifully. Excellent analysis!

[@sder]

Thanks man, I appreciate your work!

[@josephwatts2904]

I felt profound sadness overall. I could liken it to when my ex wife and I were separating, and I’d have preferred to stay in the sort of limbo we had just in order to feel the nostalgia of what we once had together. I can therefore identify with the ghost as I was unwilling to give up the life I had known, even though it was long since over. I was wishing the whole time in my situation that things were different, and that I could just go on and endure the chasm that was between us, especially since we have children together. I understand the plight of the ghost completely. Unresolved issues linger, and sometimes we are just stuck until we reach an appropriate resolution that allows us to understand that we are okay to move on and there is no more to dig into. The proverbial ship has sailed.

[@ajeje1996]

My favorite, most realistic and believable portrayal of grief in cinema

[@kyriaabrahams]

What an eloquent summary of a movie that touched me so deeply while I was unable to articulate why.

[@frogkota8540]

Im glad i found your content, keep up the great work

[@sder]

Thanks, will do!

[@dionnepalmer9716]

One of my favorite movies. Beautiful story.

[@IsaacLuke]

Excellent analysis! Another great video keep ‘em up

[@akasual7884]

the note I believe it said "let it go, I've been wait you in the void for long already.'

[@khachakir]

This is how a movie analysis is done…. Finally. Subscribed.

[@sder]

That means a lot 🤝

[@tannercollins9863]

It's time to move on, I'll always love you.

[@rachelsoderberg4275]

Certainly felt something - your best work.

[@sder]

🤝

[@josiastroeps987]

Hello Rachel 👋

[@sder]

@@josiastroeps987 bro is a menace in the comments 💀

[@LetTheWrite1inn]

Beautiful cinematography

[@mgoogleuser8011]

The high rise apartment M looks at online looks eerily similar to the building C looks down from on the zoom out shot, just inverted.

[@mericawhatnot3235]

I really love your videos, you're very sincere and real and I love that. I feel like we'd be good friends in real life lol. Keep it up mate :) God bless ✌️

[@sder]

I appreciate that 🤝

[@francessimmonds5784]

Excellent review of a very good film. I didn’t know what to expect from it, must admit to fast forwarding the pie scene and the bed scene before it, on reflection wish I hadn’t, maybe I’ll watch it again. It’s an unusual American film, arty film with a European feel, reminiscent of Wings Of Desire 1987, which I love.

[@chickenlover657]

It doesn't matter if it matters. Or doesn't matter. You're alive, you live, you feel...that's all. The purpose of life is Life. The End.

[@sder]

It matters to me.

[@chickenlover657]

@@sder Fair enough. But your life is going to be what it is regardless what value you attach or take away. Because all values are subjective; cultural; most importantly they are LEARNED. Value has no value outside of belief in its value.

[@ethanlaib6772]

Keep it up I believe you will grow so much!!!

[@sder]

Thanks man, hope so!

[@josiastroeps987]

Such a Great breakdown!! I want moooore

[@sder]

means a lot coming from the best 🫶

[@Rahul-rt9nq]

It's a masterpiece.its happen everyone life

[@konnyknees]

Cool essay, went looking and found it right after viewing. I wish you mentioned the concept of the white portal at the hospital and the door finally opening at the end as he opens the note referencing the Virginia Woolf quote at the start of the film.

[@violetcross9270]

Hey Soder, I really like your content, hoping you'll make some more vids soon! Also, I really respect how you bring in the topics of God and spirituality into you video essays. Keep up the good work!

[@sder]

I really appreciate that. My next video will be out in a few weeks. It’s taking longer than expected due to college, but thanks for the support!

[@daves32000]

This movie I found beautiful and emotional. I loved it and I cry every time I watch this film. The universe, God and our souls are real. Make the most of loving our life.

[@RappelKarton]

nujabes at the end hits just right

[@caseyco91]

One of my favorite movies. 💔

[@fynix.]

Absolutely amazing analysis. I love your perspective and agree with God being the only real solution against nihilism. Trying to understand one's purpose and the fighting the same struggles and cycles through time is definitely a universal and difficult journey. Watching this right after The Curious Case of Benjamin Button also made this movie hit me differently in a unique way. Given our similar taste in movies and belief in God and especially your unique perspective on films this channel has quickly become my favorite one discussing movies. This probably sounds weird but I would love to connect on discord or something. Would also love an analysis on It's a Wonderful Life.

[@sder]

I really appreciate the comment, it means a lot especially coming from someone with shared perspectives. Dropped a follow on letterboxd 🤝

[@fynix.]

​@@sderThanks bro. Looking forward to ur future vids!

[@juliecopelandbarrows2971]

The little pioneer girl and her father were them in another life.

[@nathanael5126]

banger, and i havent even watched it yet

[@sder]

makin me blush

[@josiastroeps987]

🤭🤭

[@stephaniereach105]

This was absolutely beautiful. Wow.. well done. I seriously want you to talk about me when I am gone. When I become nothing but a story. Bc in the end, that's all we do become. Stories. This is such an amazing and mind-blowing movie. Slow, but beautiful. Please watch if anyone hasn't watched it. It will make you cry and also just think. I believe in God, but I also wonder what is out there?

[@justinbrosemer]

Amazing title and thumbnail! Great watch

[@sder]

Thanks so much!

[@josiastroeps987]

Nice compliment!

[@julesjma]

He wakes far in the PAST, not the future after he jumps.

[@kekelovesskonkas]

My kind of movie

[@sder]

Same

[@gs6593]

This shits beautiful.

[@judyt.5702]

Loved the movie❤

[@intheyellowcorner]

A beautiful essay on a stunning movie. One of my faves. Thank you for this ❤

[@NoMorePlz]

amazing video.

[@sder]

🙏🙏

[@gerardsmiith]

Great video

[@sder]

Thank you!

[@janeseloterio7798]

WHERE can i find the full movie? thank you so much

[@sder]

Right now it is streaming on max

[@Megafreakx3]

You can watch it (with ads) on KZbin)

[@janeseloterio7798]

​@Megafreakx3 thank you❤

[@Brandonhatesmayo]

Great video. I understand this wasn't what you were making about the whole video, but I will say I would have such an easier time with the idea of a deity like God being a surrogate father for our fear of not existing anymore if it wasn't for what people do with it while they are alive here on Earth. We have so many die in the name of an ever-loving Lord not to mention people who just make others lives terrible for their depiction of what they think the Bible means. All we have is time and each other, but the way we treat each other over an idea that we don't just dissipate when we die is so sad.

[@kmochipoli]

Please do a video on cloud atlas!

[@sder]

Added it to my watchlist!

[@PhilosophersStory]

Why doesn’t nobody talk about the past girl who wrote a note and left it under the stone? What does that mean? Is there anything related to the ghost wife? And in multiple scenes there is a light of rainbow what does that mean? Please anybody explain me this.

[@juliecopelandbarrows2971]

She was the wife and he was her father in that previous life. He was attached to the property because of that life as pioneers. Remember she wanted to move but he didnt?

[@PhilosophersStory]

@@juliecopelandbarrows2971 and what about that rainbow light in the wall?

[@TheOneinthewoods]

❤❤❤

[@i_ziellos_i8884]

Nice video

[@sder]

I appreciate it

[@knodi3285]

Pascal’s wager.

[@bluepacman13]

Note: Hi.

[@nik1128]

This movie wasn't particularly good, but it made me think deeply about death for a long time afterwards

[@neti_neti_]

अंत ही आरम्भ है , अद्वैत ; काल द्वैत की संपत्ति है , महाकाल अद्वैत है।

[@2OXX]

hello

[@sder]

good evening

[@josiastroeps987]

Hi

[@eayers5578]

'Promo sm'

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

Not gonna lie, the pie scene was annoying. Thank God I could skip ahead.

[@sder]

It was very uncomfortable to sit through

[@Ash.Crow.Goddess]

@sder I bet. If you start to lose your audience, because they are so incredibly bored, then no matter how artistic you claim it to be, doesn't matter. Because if you lose them, you lose them.

[@cruiser_b9779]

This movie was boring, nuff said.

[@slystone4892]

I love this movie is really something special and unique.

[@slystone4892]

Agree with the two ghosts being the best scene