Marcel Marceau - Youth, Maturity, Old Age and Death (1965)

Here is a silent story of life, in 3 minutes. Breathtaking.

[@thomasmollo3568]

It was a great privilege to attend many of Marcel Marceau's performances in Chicago over many years beginning in the early 1970s. I can't describe the beauty and depth of what he conveyed or the emotional impact of his work: this was a genius whose gift to humanity is unending.

[@geds40]

Every single action, from start to finish, had meaning. That just blew my socks off. That's art. Incredible.

[@zerovelo]

Es increíble la capacidad del hombre para transmitir este tipo de emociones. Espectacular! Gracias maestro Marceau.

[@marcdelente2456]

Le monde entiers aiment le mime Marcel marceau .

[@thegreathawk3659]

I've only ever seen things like this a few times in my life.

[@user-ht4gb2fw4e]

Whatever land anyone lives in, walk in the mountains at least once when you're young. That is a worthy memory!

[@jasonhuntington6158]

I saw this performance on TV when I was a kid. In this video, you can't see that Marceau begins and ends in fetal position. Brilliant.

[@kappu2406]

+Jason Huntington that information just made this performance 100x times

[@clarabrudno7749]

*Único!*,lo vi hace años e impresiona su percepción de los cambios del ser humano y como lo transmite!! *ÚNICO*

[@jayrodriguez4486]

"He accomplishes in less than two minutes what most novelists cannot do in volumes" that critic said it all.

[@boberickson2898]

Saw him do this @ The Music Hall in Portsmouth, NH in 1998. Leaves you speechless.😯 Merci !❤ A few years later his long time road manager was a guest @ our B&B in York.....strictly coincidental.

[@miasfit84]

BRAVO

[@HolliHollie]

I didn't count the introduction and applause, so it's less than 3.5 minutes. :) I find it so powerful partly because it tells about life in such a short duration.

[@luischarre01]

es un apapacho para el alma...

[@ivanespillaque8677]

luis charre i

[@dyeeloo1032]

It's sooo damn good it scared me. I tried miming and i'll be honest.. This is exceptional. OT: An anime brought me to Marcel. :)

[@jb47vintage]

Amazing. He is really a dancer.

[@innaschwartzman1951]

Excellent!

[@HolliHollie]

@Jacey/kickmeout1: I think it might be more about the (poor) quality of the recording which is not that clear. I myself is not an artistic person but when I saw this live (many years later than this recording), I was really stunned by how he captured different phases of life with all its feelings, e.g. the brightness and confidence of youth and the fragility and hopelessness of old age, all by just walking on the same spot for 3 minutes. Anyhow, I'm very glad that you like it, Jacey!

[@camzilla51]

If I hadn't known what the theme was or introduction, I might have been confused as to the highly praised reaction from the audience. However, it's the relatable metaphor that makes it so artful, precious, and unique in it's inventiveness.

[@victormus533]

Wow superb

[@arseface1234]

I thought for a moment you could see his face age at the very end.

[@debralow526]

nicker bocker Same. It’s incredible.

[@adaermindaceballos4152]

la excelencia

[@josefranciscogarcia6391]

He intentado imitar algunos movimientos del maestro Marcel y comprendo el significado del arte imnato de la leyenda hecha humano.

[@zbigniewbakun1628]

nice story

[@beppe-pv4mp]

Does anyone know the background music? Which author or name of the song? Thanks

[@Mimicoeveron]

Incrível.

[@dreyga7872]

3:03 I could almost hear the gasp.

[@buana-v7x]

⭐

[@pastwoo]

GOAT

[@kmart111]

i think at 1:35 he shows the prime

[@matteosuperjeux4362]

oh this video is 9 years ago before he died a few years !!

[@HolliHollie]

Sorry for my terrible typo and thanks for your correction!

[@preksto]

Youth, Maturity, Old Age, and Death

[@buanasaktiagusafriyanto6991]

✩

[@mattcatalano9206]

I feel like i cant properly appreciate this because ive never attempted something similar. Im not an actor or a mime. I am a musician though so i feel like i have a good sense of what is "good" art but i just cant understand this

[@2malscott]

i know what ya mean :)

[@alexfranco7433]

You don't have to understand anything. You just have to appreciate :)

[@kistrana5161]

Algumas coisas não precisam ser compreendidas, apenas sentidas. E essa acho que é uma dessas coisas. A compreensão do tema ajuda na interpretação dos movimentos, claro. Mas pra mim, que sou do Teatro, é fascinante a forma como ele lida com o seu corpo, ao mesmo tempo em que a mensagem é passada de maneira clara, a velocidade dos movimentos, a expansão da movimentação que vai sendo reduzida até retornar próximo do que se iniciou torna essa obra linda demais. E vale lembrar que a expressão é tanta que o rosto também se altera conforme passa o ciclo. É fantástico. Agora, se é bom ou não, é gosto pessoal rs na real, nem sei se existe arte boa ou ruim (claro, existe arte mal feita, e não é o caso dessa performance do Marcel), talvez existam artes e temáticas que não deixam mais confortáveis ou desconfortáveis. Bom demais ksks

[@avimation8786]

From Richard Williams, animators survival kit

[@hyojeekang4781]

Is there any dvd for this?

[@hollyho9688]

I think so, but it seems to me the footage itself was not of good quality, so what you'll get is likely the same as this one.

[@shriketheband483]

Interesting. I watched the whole thing. I could see why a lot of young people now wouldn't understand this because of cultural differences and time. The shadows on him durning 2:20 started to get a little out there xD

[@YehudaBerlinger]

Kirk!

[@GlydLev]

Is Marcel Marceau Dead

[@overdueyo]

Yes

[@spencerfrankclayton4348]

He died in 2004, at the age of 82.

[@clarabrudno7749]

Yes

[@DazeroMusic]

actually is 4 minutes :P

[@DazeroMusic]

ok anyway he's good :D

[@preksto]

Your title was funnier! :-)

[@alfredo290890]

Joker !

[@HolliHollie]

Embarrassed @.@