THE WIDOW'S LAST | Omeleto

[@alphalunamare]

There was sufficient food being produced in Ireland at the time, it was however sent to england for profit rather than feeding the local people. That is the actual crime of it all.

[@alphalunamare]

And besides, it doesn't address the simple fact that Irish food able to sustain the population was sent to england. Why didn't the english eat this fictitious corn? You 'sir' are a bloody liar!

[@aang3267]

@@alphalunamare sorry, it's just what I heard and learned about in school. Sorry

[@alphalunamare]

@@aang3267 Well I apologise for calling you a lier, that was a bit over the top Sorry. The simple reality was that profit came before concern for people's welfare ....... as it still does today in Britain.

[@YellowJacket530]

They did the same thing in the Bengal so many times. Brits really hate countries that start with I's

[@radharamanivasam7269]

Same thing happened to the great sub-continent, Brits, including the evil Winston Churchill, diverted all the resources and as a consequence created famine in Calcutta. They had done so many wrongs, in their quest to loot and 47 trillion dollars is not a joke!!! The country India is still reeling in poverty, and continue to do so for the next 1000 years, Who gives a country to loot of the hardwork of the locals, and not only that they invested that money in US, and later US and England destroyed the Middle East, and Palestine for their own benefits!

[@traceywalsh1200]

The amount of emotion and story telling that is packed into 22 minutes is just amazing. Compliements to everyone that worked on this.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks so much Tracey! We really did have an amazing team and it was a fantastic creative and collaborative experience.

[@jadedmonk7001]

Immersive and captivating

[@davidletterman9936]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 I only wish I could hug you and your team the way this creation hugged my heart.

[@taino1975]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 Amazing job. thank you

[@The_Beast_666]

@Tracey Walsh It's compliments*. Please correct your spelling.

[@fanaticoamador]

Somebody gives this director and the actress a award. This was amazing!

[@trisperdriau]

Incredible film. Doesn’t take sides, just looks at how we can treat people with humanity regardless of their world view.

[@jivanvasant]

Tristan Perdriau > Are you related to Vanessa? She is an outstanding writer and director.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@@jivanvasant Thank you Andy! He's my hubby and was an incredible support and vital part of making this film. He's a talented cookie in his own right!

[@tonysardjono2905]

I say that was a very noble and heroic thing to do and it to a lot of courage on her part. A beautiful film. thank you. Love from Indonesia

[@melissabarranti188]

Her son saved the man without even realizing it if he wasn’t there she probably would have just left him for dead,but when she saw how scared and upset her child was about seeing what he saw, she didn’t want her child to deal with the emotional trauma of knowing someone one was dying in the woods be she knew it those memories would haunt him, at first the took the man in to save her son from having to deal with the trauma. However after seeing the picture in the pocket watch she realized that he wasn’t much different than her and perspective changed, she wanted him to be able to go back to his family,because she didn’t want someone els to have go through what she went through. She protected him even when she was threatened with death. I say that was a very noble and heroic thing to do and it to a lot of courage on her part.

[@marian3nene45]

Am I the only one who found this channel randomly and decided to completely BINGE WATCH *every single video* they have?? Maybe it's just me, but oh my days, their content is *THE BEST THING EVER* right now. Cheers, Omeleto, keep up the AMAZING work xx

[@kathedison3887]

Did also so no probably not the only one..what a great channel

[@shreyajaiswal2374]

Nopes, you're just like others..The rest of us.

[@stephanieforrest538]

No me too!!!❤

[@rme1383]

every midnight after my son sleeps I always pour a cup of coffee and click on an Omeleto movie.

[@navymombarbara4860]

Me too. Then I subbed.

[@Chefgrlangel]

I just want to cuddle my daughter now. I can't imaging the pain of thinking I lost her. Wonderful episode.

[@rme1383]

It made me cry

[@m.mcg.1837]

I was so absorbed I forgot it was a short film, and realizing it was almost over was so disappointing. Amazing acting and captivating story!

[@Baskerville1000]

Definitely one of my favorites, the story digs deep in your heart and is most touchingly presented by a talented and beautiful female protagonist. 10 out of 10 here

[@fish030]

She is an amazing actress. Look at the three minute mark and keep watching when she says "You need to drink this, Michael." The emotion she displays is incredible.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Isn't she! I feel so blessed to have found Charlotte Peters for our lead - she has such incredible range and is a HUGE talent to watch out for!

[@snezananovakovic6358]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 She is amazing!! Such an actress, such expression and emotions! Also... She has facial features of a classical angel sculptures 💖💖 i can't wait to see more of her!!! What an overall masterpiece! Thank you I love it!

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@Anduin Hey, so glad you’ve enjoyed! Yes, I wrote and directed this. I also had a fabulous team of amazing collaborators who poured heart and soul into the film.

[@xamurai00]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 She reminds me of rachel Weisz

[@gg00777]

This would be a great ground story for a full blown movie about the famine, hardly any movies out there about 1847 which is somewhat surprising.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Yes totally agree! This film was such a pleasure to write and direct, and I would absolutely love to reimagine this into a full length feature :-)

[@gg00777]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 It has the potential, as a viewer I was completely engrossed and at the edge of my seat, it left me wanting more. Well done to you 👏👏👏👏

[@joanaloneathome]

Soo true, I searched for some but you can hardly find any

[@lincolnk.1964]

It's not action packed enough is why. I'd love to see a film based like this

[@lincolnk.1964]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 amazing work!!

[@drd.n4695]

This is a deeply moving short that talks of the light we all are capable of. Needs to be played day in and day out to every warring party ...

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thank you Natarajan for such lovely comments! We really wanted to focus in on a story of humanity in hardship and the power of forgiveness and love and I totally agree, it's a vital message for us all to hear, particularly in these challenging times.

[@drd.n4695]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 You know, if I were to open a shop, I will play my favourite shorts, one among which, will certainly be yours. It has poignancy written all over it. Keep up the good job and looking forward to seeing many more of your great works 💗

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@@drd.n4695 What lovely words! I've got a few more films in the works, so hopefully one day you'll be able to see them on the big screen!

[@anthonyislas5414]

The scenery and images are beautiful. It really brought something back in cinema that's been lost for a long time where its almost mesmerizing. That there is another nomination for a golden globe for best picture and director. Bravo.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thank so much Anthony! We we very lucky to have such a stunning backdrop - Ireland is so cinematic!

[@AbsurdologyMedia]

That was phenomenal. Most shortfilms I have seen end with a mystery or such, but this was a nice final ending with a lot of feels all the way through. Well produced and put together.

[@princesslisamarie7860]

This is the story of Elijah from the Bible. He came across the widow who was baking the very last cake for her and her son. They had nothing else left and after they eat it they were going to lay down and die. Elijah came traveling and she gave him the last cake. He then left her with enough supplies to live on comfortably.

[@vanettarichards-lindo9323]

Thanks

[@treacherousjslither6920]

If he had supplies already then why did he take her last cake?

[@princesslisamarie7860]

@@treacherousjslither6920 He didn’t have the supplies after she proves faithful God provided and less oil for her.

[@UnfilteredAmerica]

@@princesslisamarie7860what oil ?

[@princesslisamarie7860]

@@UnfilteredAmerica I didn't mean to say less oil. I meant endless oil. Olive oil for cooking was an absolute necessity at that time period.

[@anitaodonnell1966]

Wow...the power of grace. Haunting and so beautiful all at once. Congratulations to the film maker.

[@peachycream8674]

Who gave you permission to make me cry this damn hard. This short film needs to be a movie. That mother needs to be the star! Rarely any movies feature widowed women that live long enough to enjoy happiness. Bravo!

[@RoyceMunday56]

Beautiful. The flicker of humanity and community in a predominantly tribal world. Tremendous acting by Charlotte Peters - totally committed

[@shadesmarerik4112]

u say that as if tribal people are rarely capable to show empathy ("flicker of humanity"?), despite the background here being that Capitalism and the occupation of the Empire were the cause for the famine and those people got deliberately starved to death in this time of great misfortune.

[@jaybingham3711]

She knocked it out of the park with that performance.

[@willylumpnj]

I was moved to the very bottom of my soul. Magnificent story telling and acting

[@JoshVanDerWood]

Bravo. May we learn to love our enemies, bless those that curse us, do good to those that hate us, and pray for those which despitefully use and persecute us. Amen.

[@janeaparis]

I am glad she did not lose her little boy.

[@nick_skr5235]

I am clearly full of admiration for those who worked on this short film. The amount of emotion and talent in these mere 22 minutes is indescribable! Congratulations!

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Wow, thanks Nick for such encouraging comments! It’s always so wonderful to hear feedback that the film is moving and connecting with an audience. We were incredibly lucky to have a phenomenal cast and crew that poured their all into this film. I would fly back to Ireland in a heartbeat if I could - The people were so warm and hospitable and the landscape is breathtaking!

[@markwoods7194]

Really enjoyed this one! Loved the minimalist dialogue, atmosphere, acting. A writer to watch :)

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks Mark! It was a challenge, but I definitely stripped back the dialogue from previous drafts! It's amazing how much can be done by simply showing and not 'telling' and we were lucky enough to have exceptionally talented actors who could communicate so much with just a look!

[@nicksellens272]

This is a great short film with a really uplifting humanitarian message. The excellent production values create impressive atmospherics which reinforce the emotional impact.

[@joobernardini1373]

Yes it was a terrible time , in Ireland, then... we are so blessed when we have food to put in our children mouth ... great movie that makes us live this dark age.

[@cricketmonday1469]

I pained, cried and died with her the very moment she (and I) thought little Mike was gone. Having a boy his age I couldn't but deeply feel what his loss would signify and how it'd scar me. Still shedding tears.

[@Ma_Pooh]

The cinematography, the acting - truly a beautiful film.

[@emmagalvin1135]

My god, Oscar worthy acting! Beautifully shot. Congratulations to all who worked on this

[@kriskelvin5775]

Amazing short movie. Beautiful soundtrack, beautiful photography, amazing actress.

[@shubhamchaurasia7718]

They just nailed it perfectly. This story depicted beautifully shows how revenge is not always the right path to take. Hats off to the cast and crew🙏🏻 . Btw tha actress looked so much like a fusion of Kate Winslet and Sophie Turne.

[@MySickstring]

Wasn’t prepared for this. Amazingly well done. All of the actors are brilliant. Thank you

[@l33VI08]

This is just amazing, I feel like In free time during school students should watch parts of these outstanding films! Educational and amazing!! Great actors and actresses.

[@fantasy_worlds]

GORGEOUS! The emotions expressed by the actors are something else! Pure GOLD! Hollywood with its senseless movies stands NOWHERE near it. And the story and the moral behind it? Are pure emeralds, that's what they are! And it SO reminds of the Ukrainian-Russian relationships, too. There was a great famine in the 30s in Ukraine, because the bolsheviks took away all food from Ukrainian territory. It seems that being a neighbor to any Empire is an eternal CURSE. Ukraine/Russia, Ireland/UK, even Mexico/USA, and others... Thank you so much for this masterpiece. Marvelous!

[@dannylad1600]

The famine in Ukraine in the 30s is called the holodomor and recognised by 16 countries as a gnocide. The Irish famine however is not recognised as such despite historians saying the British government was responsible and Travelean even saying at the time that 'God was doing it for the right reasons' as the Irish were 'barely human'.

[@fantasy_worlds]

@@dannylad1600 Ukrainian famine was only recognized recently because the West (read: USA) needs Ukraine now, and tries to evilize (yes, I know there's no such word) Russia as much as possible (understandably - both sides do so when in war). Wait till they need Ireland on their side, and till they need the Irish hate the British the way Ukrainians hate Russians now. Then they'll recognize all Irish misfortunes and horrors, and then they'll use their hatred and history to turn them against who they need to turn them against. Because there was a severe famine in Russia, too, in 1930s (Volga etc). Yet nobody recognized that, because they don't need the Russians to be seen as victims now. Every recognition is only made when they need something from you in return. Make no mistake: it's no sign of friendship or compassion or even tolerance. You're just a tool to them, the same way as Ukrainians are. So I'm not sure it's such a good thing when the hypocritic world acknowledges your sufferings. Sometimes this hypocrisy hides hideous intentions.

[@annestell8207]

This is exceptional storytelling, acting, filming and location. Well to you all and thankyou for an outstanding performance.

[@undead_goddess5573]

Teardrops fell when she shared her bread and then more after I saw him poking the fire . Thank you 💘 this really made me feel whole again ....the look on her face when he said thank you 😭please make more like it

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Wow - thank you for such encouraging comments! It's the best feeling as a filmmaker to know that what we are making has an impact on people!

[@davidletterman9936]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 You are an amazing writer and director. Thank you and your team for gifting the world with this opus.

[@megangibbes1]

A beautifully shot and touching short film. Congratulations Vanessa and crew for this masterful production.This must be made into a full length feature film.

[@467-k1m]

Although difficult to watch, I thank you Vanessa Perdriau for this really amazing and heartfelt short story. Please keep up the great work and thank all for it's production. High quality from start to finish. Sincerely, Sentebe

[@patricknwachukwu9046]

Fantastic short film! Very captivating! I didn’t want to miss any scene. I stayed glued to it! Lovely scenery! Amazing production! Brilliant piece of acting! I love the storyline. A message one for ages!

[@varchasvimahajan8273]

What a powerful film! Suspense, emotions, dialogue- everything on point. Especially the cinematography.

[@marilenat.1271]

Excellent work!!! Very well made, and very meaningful. Saving the Englishman ended up saving her and her son.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks! The paradox that 'when we give we gain' was one of the central themes of the story, so really glad that came through!

[@marilenat.1271]

It totally did.

[@TheSemtis]

anyone can explain How did the boy come back to life?

[@cricketmonday1469]

@@TheSemtis Never died in the first place!

[@ekndy6858]

Beautiful short film. Huge congratulations to the film makers!

[@candycosmonaut]

Just amazingly intense ... kudos to the actors and writers ... just brilliant !

[@conniehanses]

Amazing cant even describe this short film. Thank you to everyone. 💙🌎

[@peteloy9520]

Fantastic short film, got me way more engaged than I expected. Would love to see this become a full feature length film!

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks Pete!! ;)

[@avinashzjedia6545]

Outstanding cinematography and beautiful representation of emotion and humanity.

[@blueangel1939]

This was incredible it brought me to tears.

[@silo3com]

I bet you cry pretty

[@conrad13579]

Epic & Emotional. Films that are based on History, Move our Hearts, & are, always Best to watch.

[@michellec.4994]

The country is beautiful! The waterfalls....

[@simongibbes6838]

Amazing short film!! Emotionally evocative story with a compelling moral. Beautifully shot and acted

[@1tarawho]

This is totally amazing...great actress and story..wow!!!

[@meljuly8182]

That bread she breaks and gives to the man reminds me of one of the Bible reading.

[@felipelotas5609]

What an amazing piece of art. Beautiful and moving beyond words. Thanks to everybody involved with the projects...and thanks to Omeleto for sharing all these wonders for free...Hollywood is becoming a second class entertainment as compared with all these mesmerising shorts.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thank you so much Gorka! So glad to hear you were moved by the film :) Big ups to Omeleto for creating such an amazing platform for filmmakers to get their films out to the world!

[@johnwescott3846]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 Great work there, mate! Keep it up.

[@HisGlorySpeaksPodcast]

This is like the Bible story of Elijah and the widow! This was so good! BRAVO! 👏🏾

[@pluto6048]

If this was a tv show, I would so watch it. Her setting out to find him, to thank him for giving her and her some a second chance at life

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

So glad to hear you'd love to see more and great ideas for extending the story! ;)

[@pluto6048]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 😁 I'd love to hear other peoples predictions what she might do next, I think it could be turned into an amazing story: Meeting new companions and obtaining oaths and trust of others in exchange of survival and food.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@@pluto6048 Yes absolutely! The next challenge in her journey could of course be the backlash of the community for helping an Englishman, the decision to potentially leave Ireland on a 'coffin ship' in order to secure her survival and then of course there is the whole backstory of what happened to her husband.

[@seattlered3018]

This short film brought me to tears 😭thanks for this beautiful story. ❤️

[@zanifeernajneen41]

This was simply beautiful... Movies arnt made as good as this.. hats off.

[@lincolnk.1964]

Excellent actors and amazing story. Love this one

[@cameronkennedy7711]

Wonderful story and beautifully shot, haunting at times and an important message. Well done to all involved 👌

[@masoodahmed2041]

Absolutely overwhelmed by this shot film an incredible observation during the famine that gripped the country, such powerful acting performances as well, this is what should get the BAFTAS everything else appears a meaningless void.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thank you so much Masood!

[@masoodahmed2041]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 Any more shorts like this then please let me know also you should watch the film the Field 1990 set in Ireland with Sean Bean et al.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

@@masoodahmed2041 Thanks for the recommendation - can't wait to take a look!

[@filmsbyanshuman]

@@vanessaperdriau7970 hey Vanessa what happened to Charlotte peters ( the lead actress)? Where is she now?

[@markwarrensprawson]

"Beautiful" seems a small, almost impoverished word for this film. I suppose, in an odd sort of way, it's therefore quite an apt word. The part of the human spirit it illustrates is a miracle more commonplace in evidence than we are shown through the portals onto worldly events available to us. Yes, this is a beautiful film about a miracle more commonplace than many of us even believe it to be. And I'll be damned if it isn't incredibly well written, well shot and brilliantly acted and directed.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thank you so much for such kind words Mark Sprawson!

[@ninjahvoand797]

A brilliantly powerful film! One of the greatest! Amazing work!

[@luyaowang4317]

This was so greatly made not once did my mind wander anywhere else

[@irishking1414]

My island.wonderful story and beautiful scenery

[@timarschmalz1959]

she somehow reminds me of Kate Winslet

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

Yeah, she looks like Kate Winslet.

[@cahidijoyoraharjo7833]

@LITTLE ALIEEEN You mean Saoirse Ronan? Yeah, a little.

[@gg00777]

I don't think she looks like kate Winslet more like a cross of a young Joan Cusack and Rachel Weisz

[@helixmoore7636]

She looks like Winslet mixed with Saoirse Ronan

[@helixmoore7636]

@PETIT POULEEET Haha I just typed that before I read the comments.

[@thomasxavier3591]

It's not the story. It's the actors. Great acting by all.

[@cinamonrandles237]

This is something I needed to see. It could have gone all bad, but this is what a great short.

[@jehovahuponyou]

THAT WERE A GOOD ONE - MY WIFE AND I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH - - - BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Vasudha_B]

There's a somewhat similar instance that happened in Bengal, India. People turned into scavengers. Terrible times, but we came out strong in the end.

[@treacherousjslither6920]

Did the British cause that too?

[@hcutter]

Doing the right thing no matter how it hurts inside sometimes the results can be surprising.

[@terencemagee]

My Irish ancestors were in Galway and Mayo around the time of the famine, the worst area, and must have experienced and seen terrible sufferings. My Irish family never ever spoke of it, a mixture of grief and shame I think. Even now I feel mixed up by it, as Kathryn in the film does, hating the English(I was brought up in England ) landlord yet helping him. Proves how the past reaches out to us.

[@Shomik0219]

This kind of production value, set design and scope is rarely seen in short films, what a treat. The actress has such commanding screen presence, I was completely in awe of her expressions especially her eyes, I felt every beat be it high or low. I was not aware of this period in British history, thanks to this now I'll read up on it. I'd like to suggest a movie this reminded me of, the setting the period; its a 2019 Estonian period epic 'Truth and Justice' directed by Tanel Toom, check that out if you liked this.

[@th9769]

The acting was great and the story was well organized!

[@sharonwolfe5210]

What a beautiful piece... Thank you

[@caitlinhicks1316]

That was amazing! I cried!!!!! So powerful!

[@Khatoon170]

Iam new subscriber Arabic lady citizen thank you for this documentary channel we as foreigners subscribers enjoy to learn new information to increase our cultural level improve our English language as well actually I began to subscribe to British American KZbin channels since Christmas 2019 I am still learning new information new vocabulary which called distance learning I just know that famine in Ireland this scenes are very sad for suffering mother whose struggle to keep her son alive iwish for your channel more success and progress stay safe blessed best wishes

[@elizabethhollen7791]

Incredible work. Such a touching film

[@shashanks8690]

I cried after a long time🥺👏perfectly done👏🏆🏆

[@creaturemedia_]

Beautiful! was so much fun to work on!

[@fifisflowers]

This Is The Best One Of These That I Have Watched ~

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Thanks so much Fiona! So humbled that it had such an impact on you :)

[@elisha.n]

So much emotions... beautifully done..

[@dynabolt58]

These actors are superb!

[@kizpaws]

This film was mesmerizing. The acting, the scenery, the music... everything. To all who worked on this amazing gem, I give you my thanks. And thanks so much to Omeleto, who offered this gift to the internet! ♥

[@megangibbes6767]

What a riveting short film. I was absorbed watching it. Magnificent vision in creating this script and directing this masterpiece. It's a bit like looking at a one of the great masters paintings and seeing the characters come to life and tell their story. And what a story, one of inner struggle and overcoming our hostility to others. Incredible acting, scenery, lighting and filming make this a film to remember and one I would certainly love to see more of. Well done to all the team involved.

[@Khalifa1592]

Moral of the story: 'What goes around comes around.' Treat people like you would like to be treated yourself and you shall receive the same treatment, one way or another.

[@mlbonfox8199]

It’s Hollywood/ let’s be real now

[@deborahkelly1948]

I can testify that that is a load of hogwash, and if you are depending on the premise thet if you are kind and decent that will return to you ,dream on alice in wonderland

[@artbybryan9182]

So good, and much needed at this time!

[@mandybent7606]

The actress Charlotte is wonderful. I could watch her daily!

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

So could I!

[@soumy_aaa_]

This story made me cry ♥️

[@diptabarua8686]

Just one word, WOW.

[@adamgorelick3714]

Charlotte Peters gives a lovely, nuanced performance. I would love to see her in other work.

[@ayahando7081]

I’ve just watched it! It’s amazing!!! I really like the message it sends: Love is the key for happier society not the hate!

[@cricketmonday1469]

Aya, tell that to politicians.

[@JorgeContreras-oo2ih]

A courageous heart always returns the favor😁

[@gregoryshea]

Wow powerful stuff. Beautiful cinematography

[@tanrose8645]

Wow❣️ THIS was truly amazing!!! So well done in every regard! BRAVO 👏👏👏🌹 (Ireland is SOOOOO BEAUTIFUL-it's on my bucket list 😘) Please stay 'safe' , EVERYONE❣️ BLESSED BE~🌜

[@michaelbrownemakeupartist]

Blessed be x

[@tanrose8645]

@@michaelbrownemakeupartist Merry meet, 'till we meet again 😘 Excellent make up!👏🥇Fae blessings to you ❣️ Xo

[@michaelbrownemakeupartist]

@@tanrose8645 thank you so much many blessings on your soul of light and may the road always rise to meet you x ...moat it be x

[@kevinplacid9351]

good watch very intense start to fin irish went thru tough times it showed in this few minutes great cast booooom

[@wayneavanson]

Brilliant. great performances and cinematography. Music beautiful too. Thank you.

[@vanessaperdriau7970]

Yes, I agree - the amazing Luke Atencio did a brilliant job creating an original Irish score!

[@MAILLADY2010]

Wonderfully amazing cast ❤

[@Void0420]

Absolutely beautiful story and scenery! 😍