Widdershins | Animated short film by Simon Biggs

The life of a pampered gentleman is seamlessly automated by machines, but his orderly existence is thrown into chaos when he chooses to pursue a free-spirited woman, against the advice of his robot butler.
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Director - Simon Biggs
Year - 2018

[@alexog3503]

“Balderdash, my heart is a better compass than your cogs and gears” - brilliant line, oh,to be smitten . . .

[@Zackypups]

What an absolutely riveting tale of whimsey, romance, and escape from monotony. May they live happily ever after. Bravo, Magnetfilm. Bravo, indeed.

[@judeirwin2222]

No ‘e’ in whimsy.

[@DarkVoidIII]

@@judeirwin2222 According to dictionary online that I use regularly, there is an 'e' in whimsey!

[@Bubbaburp]

@@DarkVoidIII Then it’s wrong I’m afraid

[@GrannySoupLadle]

No one talks like this

[@krakatau123]

Man, there's more art in these 11 minutes than entire movies...

[@Markum1972]

I often play shorts, but this was the first time one of them got my wife's and daughter's attention. They both sat and watched it and enjoyed every bit of it. It was like a modern Mr. Magoo to me. I could imagine a series with the antics of Widdershins as he tries to connect with his love, always comes close but never succeeds. We would watch every episode rooting for Widdershins' success. Very well done.

[@johnjordan6032]

Mr Magoo? You’ve completely missed the message, he wasn’t a blind incoherent imbecile, he was trying to reclaim his humanity that’s been completely taken over by technology. The sequel would more like Terminator wars.

[@soarornor]

@@johnjordan6032 You’re calling Mr. Magoo an imbecile?

[@maxiepattie85]

Any RAP ASS hanging out gets the rest is my guess Mad Love Fucker!

[@Glittersword]

@@johnjordan6032 Mr Magoo was blind but he was not an incoherent imbecile. Everything he said made sense in the context that he was perceiving. I believe his most powerful trait was luck. Although I suspect that it wouldn't extend to gambling since it seems to be totally focused on keeping him alive.

[@bernardosanchez7627]

Hoe the english tv serial "The prisioner"

[@Blakeneyd]

Lovely! The art was gorgeous! A feast for the eyes. Loved the steampunk style and the rich textures. There seemed to be a little Edward Gorey in there too. Enjoyed the happy ending and the message as well, though I felt a little bad for poor Bertie as I think he was underappreciated. He really did seem to care about his human.

[@SliceofLife7777]

And yet he felt smothered. People need room to grow 😃

[@peterwallace9764]

I thought his caring mechanical man servant was “Betty”!?

[@resiliencewithin]

Loved and enjoyed

[@Ojojomoses]

The direction the world took about technology will one day result to this.

[@andjelkozlotvor]

Who cares? Bertie is a lower class character.

[@alfonsoincognito8459]

Chatting AI: Your movie hits the head of the nail! Superfluous humanity. WOW!

[@AndrewWilsonStooshie]

Exquisite. The Edwardian "retrofuturism" with the charcoal lines and the 3D modelling really makes this an evocative and alluring work.

[@a.brounz]

Me and my wife are going through this together right now.... We left comfort and monotony for a little adventure, an adventure that goes against the "normal" path one should take in life... Happy travels to all the risk takers out there who don't conform

[@BazilBuildBases]

same here. was gone for a two month for the work trip, stuck in the other country for the last 3 years. learned a new language, lost all of my contacts, cooking the food next to a bonfire. never felt more alive.

[@a.brounz]

@@BazilBuildBases 🙏 to you my friend, stay curious

[@janinegove8045]

Congratulations to everyone in the team behind this. Loved everything. So stylish, so steampunk, such amazing animation! x

[@DSheartlady]

You said it so well 🙂

[@nicksothep8472]

My thoughts exactly, loved it! 👍🏻🖤🏴‍☠️

[@alexdutch3803]

Exactly...

[@patriot5514]

Yes , it was a beautiful animation ; even it touched my heart

[@klm9440]

5:15

[@alancombo06]

In a world of material things, the human touch is the most hardest thing out of reach and the right soul mate is what makes us human, amazing that the lady with her free spirit awakens our man 😎 the too feathery comment give me a chuckle 🤭 very enjoyable animation ,well done to all

[@mwj5368]

Your right that marriage is a beautiful unification of souls, but I don't have a soulmate, which means I never married and I'm "human".

[@reverendbluejeans1748]

I really believe I would have got board of that world in about a day. They are driverless flying cars , but they would have board me.

[@judeirwin2222]

You’re right. Not your right. You’re = you are.

[@GuacamoleyNacho]

your comment stops me. very true. humans now are so cold.

[@markthomasson5077]

Nice …very Brazil

[@jzero4813]

Only Scotland could produce something so sophisticated, provocative, and slightly psychotic. Brilliant work.

[@Agent-ik1ui]

🤡

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Was a film student many years ago in college. Well done by all involved. Loved the backgrounds, textures, attention to detail on all the movements and the fluid changes with each scene, bloody well done!

[@Andrew-Johnson]

He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. 1 John 5:12 💙✨ I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: Deuteronomy 30:19 💙✨ For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. Colossians 3:3 💙✨

[@steveneardley7541]

Insane, irrelevant religious response #2

[@BrassLock]

At last, a short movie that I can understand and appreciate without having to read endless theories as to what it *"really"* means. I prefer to trim my own moustache too 🥸

[@Eris123451]

Moustaches are evil, it's well known.

[@BrassLock]

@@Eris123451 Nooo! _"Moustaches"_ are not evil. It's *The Man Behind the Moustache* you've gotta be wary of . . . 😳

[@Eris123451]

So you say.

[@edrozenrozen9600]

But yet with enough mystery to not feel like we're being spoon fed.

[@johnjordan6032]

It’s completely obvious to what it means the only debate would be to what degree.

[@chasepicard6046]

I love how the technology can seem old and advanced at the same time

[@gracie99999]

yes thanks for wording it

[@john-georgiosarkis2174]

I love this. It truely captures the plight of what we are experiencing even today. A world where we are sacrificing our ability to live life to the fullest and instead confine ourselves to what is virtually a prison. Bravo indeed

[@PeterPeer]

I feel exactly that! Let's jump. And break free from the prison. It is hard to see the prison, see the walls and the bars closing in. But again, tiny steps in the right direction will make us free.

[@moonhunter9993]

brave new world indeed

[@geekdivaherself]

The black and white color choices really underlined the steampunk inspiration for this piece. I enjoyed it immensely!

[@darda2449]

Mr. Biggs: This just came up on my recommendations... It deserves millions of likes and views! What an absolute delight! I too, Love Miss Caprice, and I adore this film! I would love more of their story, a couple bound by anarchy...

[@davidbross6942]

In the mid-1980s, our library had a 16mm film library. One short film was called "A". It was done in pen and ink, very sparse details in the animation. The plot goes as follows. A man comes home to his apartment and while going about his tasks, he is harassed by a large capital letter A. At the end of the film, the A disappears, the man is relieved. But, just as the film fades out, the letter B appears. I would love to find out more about the film. The library has long since gotten rid of its films and doesn't have records of what was in the collection. Thanks!

[@claudioricignuolo6974]

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[@boom9999]

I think this is the film you are looking for! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6GTc5ltqtVsiNU

[@gorillaau]

Perhaps your A was replaced by the Bs?

[@nikkygovier3783]

Did you notice the Rotary club logo on his pyjamas, the chequer board on her trousers, and the infamous bruised /darkened eye? Also the rule of 4 displayed on the clock? Also referenced the book 'The Little Prince' which is replete with esoteric teaching.

[@nikkygovier3783]

@@boom9999 thanks for sharing, what a curious animation!

[@ryoichiwatanabe648]

When a corporate 9-5 fall in love with a free spirit

[@corny3566]

That Shot where He jumps and it switches between him and the Egg falling is so good, i've rarely Seen Something that is so Well Made, it Just really makes the Scene pop

[@jeepliving1]

... and the egg plop.

[@Wario7793]

I agree, this screams steampunk, or "Sherlock Holmes meets the Fifth Element". I loved this short for a few reasons, definitely faving it.

[@coconuciferanuts339]

Very funny with cute romantic ending. Reminded me of Wallace & Grommit with the mechanical dressing.

[@lesleyjolly9273]

Brilliant! I loved everything about this piece - the artwork (especially being in monochrome), the 'world' that had been created, the characters... I really liked the suspense at the end where we think our character has decided 'enough' and steps out into the void. Thank you for allowing us to share in this wonderful experience.

[@jasonmanley5287]

Splendid! So many short films leave one feeling unsatisfied with…well, everything, but this one is everything a short film should be! The story grabbed my attention immediately, held my interest throughout, and, most importantly, came to definite and satisfactory conclusion.

[@JTA1961]

Athefumen ✅

[@CECArtist]

This is absolutely phenomenal! I could watch this for days and days! I'd love to see a whole series in this world!

[@OSBfws3]

there is nothing beautiful than being a human and natural. Great job. My greetings from Marrakech, Morocco.

[@DamassiTV]

المغاربة حاضرين هنا يسحاب ليا غير بوحدي 😂🇲🇦

[@HaakSO]

How brilliant! Not only the creativity and craftsmanship of the film, but also the story and how the story is shaped by life in our age.

[@tosvarsan5727]

An absolute jewel, only 200k views is ridiculous, this is a masterpiece

[@NelsonStJames]

Quite a few of those on youtube these days that have similar numbers. I don't know if it's due to the algorithm, or people's inability to want to seek out the diamonds amongst all the crap.

[@Imtheverdant1]

flash forward 6months to jan 2023 and it now has1.1 million views not bad

[@mewregaurdhissyfit7733]

Brilliant! I would definitely watch a series of the mans ups and downs with technology and the quest for life and love!!!!

[@davidnicolas8019]

I loved every second of it. The artwork was incredibly unique and you did it without a thousands colors. Bravo.

[@mtlicq]

I was astounded already at the start, once I saw that clock, and the detail and beauty of its motions and shadow, and the theme and meaning of the story as well.

[@goudagirl6095]

Loved every bit of this steampunky goodness! The artwork, the animation, the quirky love story, all so wonderful!

[@velvetbees]

What a great film! It is visually beautiful. The texturing in the illustration was stunning. It's brilliant and should be used to teach art classes.

[@allainjohng.climaco1937]

Indeed it should

[@BowWowVideo]

Really nice work. The pen and ink feel of the animation is so well done, story development is so fine.

[@markdouglasbudka1116]

People demand a perfect world, but isn't the joy of life in difference? BRAVO! I love it!

[@BunnyLang]

Prophetic. I love how the old times ring with the new. Entertaining and thought/heart provoking. Thank you.

[@patrickmclaren4360]

This was great, the black and white perfect, the old to new spot on

[@Thinginator]

I love this! Awesome story and animation, this is better than a lot of Pixar shorts!

[@coscinaippogrifo]

The reference to "Hello World" (the first basic example in every computer programme) and its distortion to Hell Word as a reference to tech becoming pervasive and intrusive, is golden.

[@tscottshea]

Bravo! Even in this twisted world, which is also OUR world right now, love may triumph!

[@pschroeter1]

That was different and rather lovely.

[@narveenaryaputri9759]

Absolutely marvelous! Congratulations to the team who put this together!

[@Axgoodofdunemaul]

Excellent! Original! Comedic! It's got everything!

[@LuckyMas-Mas]

Love , heart & consciousness, thinking out of the box overcomes programming , routines & rules of the artificial matrix.

[@matejizakovic]

Amazing work! We need this in full movie length!

[@TamTran-vw7zm]

Ticks all the boxes. Well done, you.

[@Robot007]

OMG! And I thought I've seen everything! Not just exquisite animation,but wonderful story as well. Hats off to all involved in its imagination and creation. Thank you for sharing.

[@PeBoVision]

Thanks & Kudos to all involved. From textures to themes it was a joy to behold.

[@helenedwards9304]

I LOVED this art work was amazing the message was disturbing and beautiful at the same time. I’m 67 and just subscribed. Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@bobpieczarka4357]

This is fabulous! Great job putting this together l. The 3D style is beautiful and smooth.

[@lowkeyliesmith3795]

I love that the butler is Bertie, a little nod to Jeeves me thinks!

[@jodyariewitz7349]

The talent and creativity displayed in each of these videos absolutely blows me away!!😯👏👍❤ Truly wonderful work!!

[@lavendermagic84]

Brian Cox?? I knew Widdershins sounded familiar! Excellent job to the whole team for the whimsical animation! I'll be remembering this for a long time to come.

[@sivc.29]

Loved it! I want more! This has a lot of potential to be a series or akin! Excellent job👌

[@PJ-hn4cg]

Wonderful ! Wish these were on tv ...

[@mugwump242]

The influence of Edward Gorey is clear. Nice. Love the artwork.

[@enochpage1333]

incredible drawings and animation, not to mention a most timely theme.

[@yeeyeeasshaircut8621]

This deserves so many more views

[@indimyzproduction1832]

Congratulations ! Just perfect ! The story, the style… just amazing !

[@pfalzdxii]

An absolute gem. It even made I smile. WOW!!!

[@scottpitner4298]

I have rotten vegetables gas

[@linkesocke4533]

Great short movie. I had fun watching this. The art style is very good and the voice actor did a great job, too.

[@bethsherdell2079]

Terrific! Love the music, too!

[@claymitchell2335]

Brilliant, simply brilliant!

[@fazerjohn]

Beautiful, simply beautiful.

[@neileyre6019]

Absolutely stunning! Definitely award worthy work. Long May this continue! Fantastic work guys, congratulations!

[@jeffcummins1302]

Great ending. Most short films I see now have sad endings.

[@kgraham5820]

Completely cleaver! So clean and elegant! Superb work! Bravo to all involved!

[@letshavepie]

Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with the world.

[@RidingwithStymie]

Adding this to my list of favorite shorts!

[@stephaniedouglasaviewfroma9596]

Utterly Fabulous!!!

[@akrummenacker]

Oh this was brilliant! Loved the story, the artwork, the execution! Simply fantastic!

[@faustodaniel5716]

I love how the butler drew on the egg to make it more appealing

[@TheKulu42]

I really enjoyed that! I love the steampunk fantasy vibe, the plot and that sudden and happy ending. Yes, dare to break out of your routine and step beyond what's considered acceptable and proper. Reach out for happiness and grab it!

[@slavqnin66]

Great animation. The team done great work... extraordinary remarkable work. Bravo mister Biggs, bravo !!!

[@judeirwin2222]

The team “did” great work, not “done”.

[@slavqnin66]

@@judeirwin2222 Yes , of course...

[@stephentree3466]

Stunning. Just stunning. Thank you

[@kevinsmith-hh3tv]

'THIS IS THE BEST MOVIE IVE SEEN ALL YEAR!

[@ewajaskiewicz3114]

Bardzo zaciekawił mnie ten filmik. Był krótki, ale pełen wymownej treści. Uwielbiam filmy fantasy, sf i bajki. Mam uczucie niedosytu mimo, że była świetna końcówka. Cudowna tematyka pomimo sztucznej inteligencji, komputeryzacji, techniczno - cybernetycznego świata powala mnie ukazana siła miłości. Jak ktoś docenia w całym zarysie sztukę nie tylko tą piękną to czarno - biały kolor filmiku nie powinien przeszkadzać. Ten kolor dodaje temu filmowi więcej treści i pokazuje jakim jest nasze życie. Pomimo kolorów może być szare. Miłość dodaje życiu kolorów i ciekawych wrażeń. Wiara czyni cuda. Świetny zespół filmowy. Ewa Ewa Ewa

[@tomekwrobel1738]

Tkanina naszego zycia jest utkana z monotonnych kolorow ale co jakis czas trafia sie srebrny splot. Chwila no ktora warto czekac.

[@ewajaskiewicz3114]

​​@@tomekwrobel1738 Dziękuję za odpowiedź na mój skromny komentarz. Ja niestety nie zauważyłam Twojego komentarza, ale jak to mówią "Lepiej późno niż wcale". Masz rację, że życie Szare, ale trafia się srebrna nić. Teraz na wiosnę powoli odżywam i widzę kolory życia. Srebro i złoto dla mnie nie ma wartości, tylko wiara, bliskość, uczucia do i w człowieka. To dla mnie największe, bezcenne skarby. Chcę kochać ludzi wszystkich. ❤😊❤Ewa Ewa Ewa

[@tekman2000]

WOW, REALLY well done. Thank you soooooo much for making this. Even in black and white I enjoyed it. You guys are AWESOME 🤩

[@andreamoore6477]

i love it. loved that it actually had a happy ending for once...see so many that dont.

[@gowanhewlett745]

A huge TREAT.....to watch again and ag........Splendid soundtrack too. THANKYOU

[@olympe6609]

Congrats! It is fabulous, great work 💐

[@cannibalbananas]

Love the art style. And I'd like my eggs to have smiley faces 😊 I know that's not the point being made by the film, but it's a nice detail. 👍

[@OrignialLostintheFifthcorner]

Love this!!! The art style is AWESOME! Wonderful story! Brilliant! Bravo!

[@Foxybiker72]

Honestly the best animation I have seen in many years.

[@christian-michaelhansen471]

I love it! In a perfect world, what would there be to ignite your heart, your passion? We need a bit of imperfect to show us that we are still alive! We need to know there is something worth getting a black eye, and falling into the refuse bin for. That’s what makes our lives interesting. A perfect world would be boring and become, as our protagonist demonstrates, no excitement, no awe inspiring events.

[@joeytofil2259]

Exactly, it would be a world at baseline, all the time. Joy and pain cannot exist without one another in the same reality. It's only called Day because Night also exists. I think Berty did care for him and wish him to be happy, he realizes that that woman is unpredictable and potentially dangerous, and values freedom at the expense of safety. He doesn't realize, however, that that's what makes life exciting!

[@melaniebasaysay]

Yes. Perfect world exist because of imperfection.

[@shirleyyoung6687]

Lovingly rendered, such attention to detail!!💜

[@gracie99999]

really is levely 💜

[@dorx8able]

It hit every nerve in my body!!!!!! Intelligently Arty!!!!!!!! Cheers to many more to come!!!!!

[@ApproximatelyCee]

Love wins in the end! Wonderful story.

[@Heliomation]

i thought the ending was gonna be sad for a moment :0 thank gudness it was happy ^w^

[@NathanTarantlawriter]

Great work! Love it!

[@ralphvickers2339]

this should have MILLION OF VIEWS... Bravo

[@gerardcousineau3478]

Steampunk, Sci-fi and romance. Excellent. Well done 👍. Thank you.😍

[@atnorthabc]

Great work this really made me 😊

[@ort77]

Muito bom. Parabéns aqui do Brasil. Very good. Congratulations from Brazil.

[@YouTubeallowedmynametobestolen]

Cox's voice really shone in this. Such a fantastic animation deserves his voice.

[@DaCouchWarrior]

THIS IS TOO COOL!!! This style and animations! Everything in this cartoon perfect!

[@COS_Beanie]

Moral of the story: Love who you want no matter what people say,

[@JTA1961]

Athefumen 👍🍺👌

[@owlthepirate5997]

I loved this! I wish this was a series.. I would deff. watch. Please make more like this!😍

[@riyuzakhi]

and get inspired to suicide ?

[@rhettpeter83]

Animation of this calibre takes some time. It’s likely the creator perished of old age some time ago

[@owlthepirate5997]

@@rhettpeter83 Thats too bad..☹ He's still a genius with animation, though! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this.🥰

[@maheshchandrasegaran]

Bravo. We all need this. Thank you team😊

[@dsantamaria713]

Absolutely delightful, and brilliant!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️