OUR FATHER | WW2 Short Film

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks to everyone for helping us hit half a million views, and of course for the continuous support and kind words. Of course, we're aware some of you weren't overly fond of the film, and we respect your decision and the feedback you've given in regards. Our new war film 'Divided We Stand' is currently on the festival circuit, we're hoping for an online launch in late 2021, you can view the trailer over at kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rRpmyEh76ZnKM. Make sure you subscribe to see this upon its online release! Thanks a lot!

[@troyupshaw3846]

Good film about a coward. More like him and all Europe would be speaking German.

[@renatoscagliarini3172]

Beautiful story, good work, great film. Honor, pride, and respect for these men. Greetings from Italy

[@u.h.forum.]

The first fan film I've seen in a lONG time that has British in it.

[@ferdrewflores3014]

💪

[@TheRealBleach]

Yea cuz most of the films are Hollywood biased shit lmao

[@BreakingWhite]

Yep it’s almost like the Soviet Union and the United States did it all 😂

[@BreakingWhite]

As much as I respect those countries I just think it’s annoying that like 60% of short ww2 films are American and Soviet based

[@okguimacedo]

@@BreakingWhite at first I thought this was ww1 I think it was the brodie helmet

[@Atomicarz]

rest in peace to all soldier who fought in WWII

[@thhomasmarks]

that covers millions -

[@paulalexander2928]

As a opposed to what some these days think my Dad and his generation knew what they were fighting for and for that matter as experienced by many they didn't want to be where they were or see what no man young or old saw. Thanks to my Dad ( Canadian army) my uncle Paul(RCAF) And my uncle Jim (RCN) I owe a debt of gratitude that never be repaid. This film sums it up.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

If you enjoyed 'Our Father', please do subscribe! We currently have a new short film in post-production that we shot back in January. We've taken your feedback and everything we learned from this film 5 years ago and implemented it into a bigger and more ambitious war film. Our new film, 'Divided We Stand', is a World War I film following two soldiers from opposing sides who confront one another after becoming trapped in a Belgian barn in 1917 Ypres. You can keep up-to-date on this film on our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or website www.smashingukproductions.com. For those who didn't like 'Our Father', thank you nonetheless for at least giving it a try, we are open to all feedback, both positive and negative, so please let us know your opinions below! Thank you!

[@cycyberian4735]

Other than the actions on the m/g’s not moving when firing, this film was BRILLIANT bravo to EVERYONE in this !!!

[@crazyglobe6242]

Nice to see the nearly half a million british service men who gave their lives in ww2 not written out of history for a change

[@jcomplex6090]

I fucking love the roses

[@crazyglobe6242]

Jcomplex who doesn’t mate

[@jcomplex6090]

exactly lad , best band to come from manchester

[@dot6441]

Lol there is enough written about british out there . People who are actually ignored are the millions of indian troops, millions of African troops and Chinese soldiers . Their sacrifice had impacts on almost all major battles but sadly they are never mentioned. Like they never existed.

[@kenshinalbirunny6834]

@@dot6441 Yeah The same thing like Canada in DDay in most US Made War Film ya SJW Maggots

[@joshll2007]

now this is the quality content i come onto youtube for. Great work guys.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks a lot Joshua!

[@fasiapulekaufusi6632]

I like movies like this. Short and straight to the point.

[@livingwaterutube]

Some of the best acting i've seen in the early parts of this movie!

[@felixgutierrez1871]

Those first days in normandy had to be crazy and confusing. God bless our soldiers. Americans, Aussies, New Zealanders , free French, brits , free polish brigade and all allied forces. To free Europe of tyranny and oppression.

[@kr4mpu5_M0DS]

A true masterpiece.

[@whoisthis5593]

Yea a film about the British side of the war 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@abradolflincler806]

@@Hordalending Not every german soldier was a Nazi. There is a good series about the german soldiers in russia "verstaubt sind die Gesichter" (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXPZXqihr66Jlbc)

[@alisonhilll4317]

its funny there is a british saying its nice to see a film with british in it oh well

[@ferdrewflores3014]

👍👍

[@aethellstan]

A German war film which I enjoyed was Das Boat. What sort of film would you like to have produced?

[@cheezcake252]

@@abradolflincler806 verstaubt sind die Gesichter was one of the best ww2 seiries ive ever watched

[@mrtimna3652]

Astonishing work i really enjoyed this short. The connection to the sergeant was powerful and when he died it was upsetting. Overall 9/10 only because the long shot of the perfectly paved road and field with the church looked like a modern timezone not something im WW2, however take this with a grain of salt this film was a work of art

[@thhomasmarks]

whoa, he'll of an eye mate.

[@matteusjording]

Our Father is a good representation of a World War 2 short film should look like. The camera work and not to mention the color grading was perfect for the film's tone and feeling. Customer Craig Leonard also really nailed both uniforms and weapons. The director, Calum Rhys, did a great job with his one. This guy has some great potential. However I do feel the muzzle flashes felt a bit off. Maybe this could be fixed with some smoke elements? But now I'm just nitpicking. Overall I really enjoyed the short film, I'd love to see more content from you. Well spent 15 minutes.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Hi Momex, thank you very much for the comment, we've shared this with the cast and crew!

[@straitjacket8689]

One of the best Ive seen .Did many operations and trained withthe British From Camp Lejuene to Beruit always havve the deepest respect for them

[@jemc4276]

The camera work is excellent in this. For an ameteur its very good.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Check out the trailer for our NEW WORLD WAR I SHORT FILM here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6rRpmyEh76ZnKM

[@rickrowell8465]

I will say this about the film. The camera work, angles and lighting were very good.

[@billhuber2964]

The innocence of youth meets the vortex of war. Ageless.

[@MrMike0553]

Well done, good attention to detail - uniforms, weapons etc.. But a depressing ending..that young man needed to find a way to get his butt back in the war. Sarge was right - evil must be confronted. "Duty is heavier than a mountain; death is lighter than a feather."

[@sirivanhoe8672]

MrMike0553 you are so right 👍🏻

[@EK2Secrets]

Two thumbs up! Might have a few minor misses on details but over all, Great work! And good storyline. More please!

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks a lot for the feedback, really you glad you enjoyed it! We have a new film on its way later this year! :)

[@JackPittman]

Wow, what an inspirational film, love the quality and authenticity. Cracking you guys should be proud. Outstanding

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks a lot Jack! :)

[@mickpeacher5162]

Incredibly powerfull añd moving film! It was extremely well produced.

[@rfsisters463]

This is the first film I’ve found that has the British side of WW2, not American or German, this film is also amazing

[@nikitakuznetsov8446]

Darkest Hour?

[@jserra17]

Dunkirk?

[@williamwoodrow6556]

Some of the finest films you’ll see were made in wartime Britain. A nation under siege and its people pushed on in every capacity. Art and ammunition, love and brutality.

[@nectararts2781]

Great job mates. The cinematography is excellent the actors are amazing the story is definitely something to write home about and the level of detail is crazy. Overall an amazing piece of art. 8/10!

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@kuwi8679]

Smashing UK Productions keep it up!

[@HistoryBuff1973]

Sad that no Movie company can make such powerful movies depicting how much War effects those of every side....also great seeing a short about our British Brothers in Arms.

[@TJMJR1963]

Actors look realistically grimy. Good job.

[@HotSpace2007DaveB]

A remarkable and moving piece if work. Thank you!

[@harryeverett2152]

Camera Quality and angle of shots is beautiful. Dress is perfect, weapons are too. However i feel that some of the noises from explosions were off, and so too the weapons. Further, the way the actors were holding them wasn't too great. The kid that was shot first, his death felt as if it was somewhat put on, such as when he closed his eyes to die.. that dosnt generally happen.

[@cunther]

Harry Everett yes the acting performance are beginners, but it's a short film, and it's made to learn, the visual like you said are fantastic!! It's a really good story👍

[@harryeverett2152]

Totally agree Cine.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thank you both for your feedback!

[@woodyplayzdc5839]

Harry Everett weapons actually aren't perfect Unless every German soldier was an officer they wouldn't all have mp40's in fact most would be equipped with a Kar 98

[@Tweekybeak]

Hair All Wrong.

[@cpt.mexicano1556]

Jeez. Who else was clenching their fist in a grip hoping that he'd survive the two chasing germans by luck running into more allies or he'd by luck fight the two germans in the church before praying for killing in a church? Anyway the film was great. I hope to see more

[@swhiley2809]

this video was very heart touching

[@adamstevens2048]

Very good film guys! Great job!

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks a lot!

[@memirandawong]

I'm back for like the 4th time watching this. Very well produced and great cinematography!

[@Kingsasch]

Good made short movie about a group britsh soldiers in ww2. Nice greetings from Germany.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@vruss3371]

Its hard to believe that this is only a short film! This is really good quality. Amazing job, absolutely amazing

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks a lot! :)

[@raymondgilbert7266]

Well made,thoroughly enjoyed that !!

[@rolfagten857]

It's like a little sequel to "D-Day survivor" a.k.a. "The War i knew"

[@antoniiocaluso4387]

Tears...from this old USA soldier (82C/13F) Forget the quibbling about armament, below. The awful reality portrayed there reached out to those of us who know of it. A good production! There's not enough tears, to amend all that's hatefilled in this world. Please...make World Peace a part of your daily prayers. Spare your children further trauma. There's much Good to be done, still. Amen

[@Scarlitty]

I'm an American and obviously I enjoy the movies, series, etc we make about this war but I'm happy to finally see other pov's. I'd love to see the pov from countries like the soviets or the Japanese as well but those are not really common

[@Orangutann1]

Scarpy Tora Tora Tora! is a film that is in Pov of the Japenese during pearl harbor. its on Netflix of your interested

[@jamesmosley1549]

I’ve seen some really good films about the German side of things recently. Probably one of thee best war films being made is ‘Downfall’. Would really recommend it to anyone

[@Redennce5985]

This was absolutely smashing

[@algrayson8965]

A friend (deceased) who was in the Airborne in Vietnam said to me, “If our wives and daughters knew what we did over there, they would’t live in the same houses with us.”

[@butchyshoe]

sad but true. But that's war

[@irishpickens6581]

Not true for most soldiers. EVERY war has some degenerates. You can't paint 100% bad for what maybe not even 10% did.

[@babyfacegaming7418]

THIS IS AMAZING !!!!!

[@CineFrames123]

From top 10 videos to this. Make more films Calum !

[@SmashingUKProductions]

@ShadowReflex Thanks a lot for the comment!

[@douglapointe6810]

The fellow acting as the sergeant has some good acting skills. Good clear voice too.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks for the comment, I'll pass on the message to him!

[@tommymagnusson]

That’s was really good one awesome great

[@thanebutler-henderson35]

One word AWESOME

[@ryanmenaugh4964]

Australianslego Soldier that's actually 3 words

[@Iganboas]

The visuals are amazing!

[@crimpsy]

rewatched this just now, it's a shame small things like the stern guns bolt couldn't move. I agree the grading and tone was Damon near perfect. Only niggle is gaitors worn wrong way but hey details only a few would notice. overall loved it, felt genuine and would make a great feature.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

We knew that someone would notice the slip up on the gaitors haha it wasn't until shooting had wrapped that our military advisor noticed this mistake as he wasn't present first day. Thanks a lot for the comment!

[@rickrowell8465]

Well, your military adviser forgot to tell you about tactics. either that, or you din't listen.

[@barrymacdonald1157]

t's a FUCKING movie. Not a documentary, not a historical recreation. A FUCKING MOVIE. GET OVER IT.

[@Mod-rw9cw]

Take no notice of old McDonald and his farm , well made film

[@airbornesoldier8104]

STUNNING CAMERA WORK , SOME MILITARY INACCURACIES BUT WHO CARES . YOU DID WELL PORTRAYING EVERY DAY CHARACTERS WHO WHERE CALLED UP EVEN DOWN TO THE MOANING BLEEDER IN THE SQUAD ( EVERY SQUAD HAS ONE) . SO REFRESHING TO SEE A BRITISH PERSPECTIVE OF THE WAR AND NOT A YANK IN SIGHT . BLOODY WELL DONE THOSE MEN , PROUD OF YOU 👍

[@willzone0295]

Every thing was great aside from the lack of shells ejecting from the guns

[@willzone0295]

And the sounds of the guns where off

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks Willzone, we did initially work on CGI ejecting shells, but the final effect just looked too fake and took away from the film, so we decided it best to just drop them. Thanks for the comment!

[@paddyduffy9289]

Fantastic film and some solid performances, can’t imagine the effort this was to make. Believe it or not this film especially was a massive inspiration for my own war film about The Falklands War which can be found on my channel. Thanks for the inspiration mate!

[@eamonnclabby7067]

A fine piece, a good example of our citizens army,keep safe and well everyone...E

[@cavaleiromoderno1543]

Outstanding 👏

[@laurakuhn9919]

Ein sehr guter Film!

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Danke schön!

[@jaydensickbeats8161]

Nice war film man hope comes out soon

[@Yeeter000]

its a nice movie good job dudes

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Cheers Omar!

[@ompawar2671]

That one guy was in across frontiers short film I know this man good acting man

[@lukegoddard6029]

Cheers Om

[@eldarranger5063]

Anyone get slightly awe strinken when the sarge picked the lad up with on hand

[@SmashingUKProductions]

We were awestruck on set. The script called for him to drag the soldier back behind the truck, not single-handedly pick him up... but hey, guess that's what you get casting the Lord of Bones as a soldier haha

[@eldarranger5063]

@@SmashingUKProductions i feel like its a very british thing to do 😂

[@u.h.forum.]

I've just remembered that in Caen, the Germans massacred over 52 British and Canadian POWs. Rest In Peace.

[@josesolis8206]

PureBrit Productions Propaganda.

[@Countdown70s]

is that the alleged 1940 massacre by Liebstandarte? or the 1944 massacre?

[@historicalairsofter1226]

Countdown70s I think it's 1940.

[@u.h.forum.]

Sorry, while I was gone, what the fuck happened?

[@5thfjreenactor602]

Every army in every war has massacred pows its a shame it happens

[@johncard007]

A great short film, a shame about the anachronisms but you have to work with what you have.

[@Radioman7788]

Brilliant

[@BARgunner_]

Nice film! I enjoyed it!

[@gustavvingtoft2362]

Great movie, I really enjoyed it. Distance between the soldiers walking on the road should be much greater (5-10 meters). One grenade or machine gun could take them all out, when they walk so close. Besides in an open terrain like that, in that small group, they would never walk in a line like shown, but in disarray. The LMG should be in front and when they stop for the vehicle its not when they are 10 meters from it, but as soon as they see it, which would be far greater distance than in the movie. Last but not least the Sergent would never be the one to go up and check a vehicle. Besides that good job! The costumes were on point!

[@rickrowell8465]

With some creativity it would be filmable. It's just that most film makers are to LAZY to figure it out!

[@barrymacdonald1157]

It's a FUCKING movie. Not a documentary, not a historical recreation. A FUCKING MOVIE. GET OVER IT.

[@z_actual]

commonly we used a V formation, but it seems like a small patrol NCO third man back men at the rear should spend half his time walking backwards no whistling shouting, barely allowed to speak on patrol dont stand up under mortar fire but then, theyre all like this ...

[@jackjohnson-wv5fh]

its sad to see how men become. all of these men were heros. as an american im glad to have the relationship with our british cousin's

[@somnathde8680]

good one.

[@MartinEnglishCambodia]

Good, Well done, Great camera and audio. Did you recruit actors from just up North then? Manchester?

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks a lot Martin. Our lead actor was actually the only Northerner of the lot, hailing from South Yorkshire, the rest of our cast were from either the Midlands or South Wales. Thanks a lot for the comment!

[@MartinEnglishCambodia]

You are very welcome.

[@g3t-tr1ggerd25]

A ww2 short movie that isnt all about Americans or Russians? About time

[@johnzhou8838]

I don't think that Webley revolver is chambered in 9mm, hahaha. But indeed, it's a heart-touching film. I'd like to see more WW2 British side films!

[@SmashingUKProductions]

It wasn't haha, unfortunately, we had to make do with what we had available on the day as it was a last-minute addition. Thanks for the comment! :D

[@blabboo]

loved it

[@edwardsisson3580]

Nice work ! Subbed

[@Rockkieran7]

wow that was great. was waiting for this

[@cheng3580]

This was fucking awesome.

[@ferdrewflores3014]

Word< myself !! 👍🙏

[@heddwyncloakoftimekeep7744]

I recognise one of those soldiers from another shortfilm ACROSS FRONTIERS.

[@korexaddictionz8636]

This is the guy from across frontiers

[@ptp2965]

brill

[@corvus5215]

there are some cliches but overall i like it...i like it alot!

[@johncard007]

Strange watching a Sten gun being fired without the bolt action moving.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks for the comment, yeah we can see it being a little off-putting. We were hoping for blank-firing weapons on set, however due to budget constraints we unfortunately had to stick to replicas, and thought CGI might look a little too tacky. Thank you either for taking the time to watch the film! :)

[@yozmatoz]

Hi guys, great job! I am a military collector and music teacher and I would love to compose for a 1st or 2nd world war film, if you ever in need. :)

[@varunsingh7750]

remembered my old days during camps

[@AntigenoProstatico_m]

Apart from the quartz watch, awesome.

[@panthermartin7784]

In late November I wear the heavy wool jackets these boys got on while chasing elk, super cheap, max comfort n warmth, at the local surplus store there is endless racks . Sometimes you wonder if the wool could talk what it would say.

[@deltafoxecho]

Really nice video, gonna "attempt" to make one soon, not as good as this though!!!

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Shadow thank you very much, best of luck with your endeavour :)

[@deltafoxecho]

haha thank you very much :D

[@wieberuben2205]

Cool

[@thhomasmarks]

so if I had a father this is the closest I can imagine him to be like? hey guys, don't run away from the responsibility of a baby back home in a crib..... they may turn out hurt 😔 and messed up like I did

[@jameslangham9854]

Really nice to see a British unit for a change but I did spot a few random things: * the area being used to film did not look a lot like Normandy (which the sign to Caen clearly shows) * The mention of Pegasus Bridge confuses me as this would imply they were Ox and Bucks Light Infantry but they do not wear the correct kit for a glider borne unit) * Instead of a sergeant the section leader should have been a corporal (and he would never have been called sarge, but sarn't) * Weapon handling drills can be poor at certain points e.g. putting your hand under the Bren would be painful as it ejects cases downwards... * As almost every film I know I want to know how Germans carrying MP40s carry their ammunition as they have Kar98 ammo pouches. I know this all sounds really picky but I appreciate the film, the excellent cinematography, the script and the acting and will be looking for others by you.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks a lot for the feedback!

[@matthewsimpson8034]

Is there a dvd of this film at all

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Hi Matthew, unfortunately not anymore, we had a small batch made a few years back, but since then we've not had any more made as obviously for a short film the demand for DVDs is quite low, thank you for the comment either way! :)

[@mauricemarcoschulze7984]

Good movie guys. The mortar scene is kinda weird, because the mortar was too close by. Everything else was great.

[@SmashingUKProductions]

Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Naturbursche469]

nice video

[@mrgroovestring]

Very good

[@ellayupano5919]

Notice how the charging handle of the sten didnt move while sarge was shooting? Its still a great short anyway so ill let it pass :)

[@tommylyon3552]

i recgonise the guy at the start from zak jarvis' acroos the frontiers

[@hiimautsim3159]

Can someone do one about the aussies

[@nectararts2781]

OWL ARTIST or the New Zealanders

[@peterfromgw4615]

Or both????????

[@toonmag508]

You lot rattle on about Gallipoli. It's been filmed.

[@eldarranger5063]

Thiers a movie about them on the islands really close to Australia, but i can't remember its name

[@zanehunter4257]

Damn right we carry on about it its a big part of our heritage

[@zjapp]

i made a short ww2 chase sequence with original weaponary and british/dutch uniforms! Looks a bit like saving private ryan

[@MarsFKA]

6:25 How not to fire a Bren gun, with his left hand blocking the ejection port. Especially as, when those empty cartridge cases come out, they are hot!

[@lapplandsjagare]

Hi from Sweden

[@trienphattien2811]

Hero...

[@trzsh6289]

Why does everyone in these short films not know how to run, I feel like if you're being chased and have to run for your life you wouldn't run like you fucking shit yourself.