Papillon - A Wasted Life

[@greglong1432]

This reminds me of the poem about the "Cautious Man". 'There once was a very cautious man who never laughed or cried, he never cared, he never dared, he never dreamed or tried. And when one day he passed away, his insurance was denied. For since he never really lived, they claimed he never died.'

[@franciscomiranda6882]

Greg Long thank you for this.

[@troutslayer3510]

damn....that hits to the core....

[@aloysius872]

This is amazing

[@casioak1683]

That's the point of this scene. Steve was in this role as a man who was convicted of a crime he never committed. So if he never tries to escape from that terrible prison while he is still young, he is basically wasting his time of his life, which is the biggest crime he ever commits.. he feels guilty. That's why this scene is closed with him, staring awake, cannot afford to sleep.

[@mei6487]

@@casioak1683 , very good point. Do you interpret dreams? To me, in this dream he's struggling w his conscience that's been constantly condemning him since childhood that you're just wasting your life as a thief (safes thief), while the other part of him (his ego) was satisfied w being a safes thief. In his dream his indignation of being falsely charged & sentenced for killing the pimp is overrode by his life long struggle w his conscience in order to achieve the equilibrium of his soul. Here Papillon reveals his religious side. Or maybe the filmmaker does that.

[@pablononescobar]

"I accuse you...of a WASTED LIFE!" Perhaps the greatest line in all of movie-dom.

[@Ve-suvius]

Guilty... guilty... guilty 😔

[@PokeLexgnzlz]

Since a couple years ago, I feel guilty for not having spent better what could have been the best years of my life. Those words hit hard.

[@gcgangsta8556]

@@PokeLexgnzlzDon’t look back…instead make certain you won’t be saying the same thing in 2, 5, 15 years.

[@PokeLexgnzlz]

@@gcgangsta8556 I've been working on that, and I will start a new life very soon, it will be one experience to remember. Still, it's hard not to look back and regret some choices or mistakes you can't take back.

[@KatsilasChannel]

"Guilty...Guilty"... 200% emotional scene.. Steve McQueen,almost can make you cry. Inspiring scene, good movie.

[@maureencora1]

I Know.

[@MrThermostatic]

I hear you! This scene has been running through my head my entire life. At least Papillion had an excuse, he was locked up. When your cell door is open but you can't muster up the power to leave, you're even more guilty!😞

[@Ve-suvius]

@@MrThermostatic from Jack LaLanne: Thoughts are things. Negativity is what kills you... It's tough to do, but you've got to work at living, you know? Most people work at dying, but anybody can die; the easiest thing on this earth is to die. But to live takes guts; it takes energy, vitality, it takes thought. . . . We have so many negative influences out there that are pulling us down. . . . You've got to be strong to overcome these adversities . . . that's why I never stop.

[@MrThermostatic]

@@Ve-suvius Thanks, that's pretty spot on. Reminds me of a line from a Bob Dylan song..."He not busy being born is busy dying".

[@Ve-suvius]

@@MrThermostatic But maybe what some consider living, is it really living? Some become Buddhist, trying to enlight their spirit. Mainly in Asia this happens. Others endulge into parties and f-ing around with many people and consider that living. There's no blue print when you are born to follow the right path. We have to figure this all out ourselves. Well, killing and hurting other people doesn't seem a good thing to do. As the Dalai Lama said, in Buddhism it is said, if you can't do good, at least leave behind the bad actions. I would say myself, everyone has their own struggles in life. Some might seem happy, but may not develop spiritually at all. Following a religion has also a danger. For many are not open anymore to thoughts outside the box (book, their religion). The Book is Holy and everything else is not the Truth. Ok, just some mumblings from me haha.

[@JudgeGTi]

One of the most memorable scenes in movie history if you ask me, Papillon is unforgettable! McQueen you legend!

[@androgynastronaut]

One of the best scenes of any movie.

[@kramnesnay]

Such a powerful scene! I first saw this as a small child many years ago but I never forgot that one scene. I guess it was seared into my consciousness and later it encouraged me to do something meaningful with my life. So from being a high school drop put at 16 with no qualifications I became a volunteer working with orphans in Eastern Europe and through such work, seeing crippling poverty and injustice (that came from having no education) I later returned to the UK, get an education and now I work as a university lecturer and private tutor helping and motivating young people to take education and life seriously. Guess it goes to show how things in our childhood can affect us in later life.

[@philomath67]

kramnesnay That is truly wonderful!

[@D-FensDogG]

That is GREAT! Good for you. This powerful scene haunts me, too. I'm pleasantly surprised to find at KZbin how many others also felt this was a standout moment in this exceptional movie. ... ~D-FensDogG

[@glassjaw2007]

i watched this movie when i was 10 or 9 around that time my father loved classic cinema and i never never never forgot this scene and the prison scene shen he goes insane, i wish i could remember it when i was doing drugs now im clean and watched it all over again and cried like a child, it`s true, the greatest crime is this...

[@Ashish-nd3xj]

Wonderful and well said. I wasted it.

[@christopherjames375]

good for you . well done may god reserve you a place inheaven .

[@juanaltredo2974]

forget about any horror movie scene, this is the one that really attacks your conscious and unconscious mind, its a scene that cannot be unseen. to use a meme. Mcqueen's performance is brilliant, and worthy of all accolades, since he was one of those few persons who couldnt be accused of wasting his life. And Goldsmith music deserves more love, what a man jerry was, loved him!

[@glassjaw2007]

i cannot find a better description, i watched this movie when i was 10, and it just light some torch in the deepest parts of my mind, such a powerful scene! it can be life altering...

[@Lexgnzlz]

I was wondering whether I had wasted what could have been the best years of my life. I was able to leave those thoughts behind for some time, then I saw this scene and those lines made me think about everything again.

[@Thenogomogo-zo3un]

@@Lexgnzlz I fear this when I face my judgement day

[@EvilReptiles]

One of the most haunting scenes ever.

[@jasonpastrick1091]

Absolutely. Haunting, because each of us, deep in our hearts, asks ourself if we have or have not wasted our life...

[@cockoffgewgle4993]

It reminds me of the Inquisitor in Red Dwarf lol.

[@thunder3470]

This speak to all of us.....Lord have mercy

[@thunder3470]

I meant this speaks to most of us...still....Lord have mercy

[@jdlk-ny5yo]

This scene is more terrifying than all the horror films combined

[@vondahe]

Indeed. Because while they can scare you with trickery and dramatic sound, the scare will disappear with the subtitles. The concept and implications of a wasted life, which can never be relived, however, will continue to linger in the back of your head for years.

[@charlygarcia4651]

No cap

[@clintturner4995]

Steve McQueen, the King of Cool, back when tough guys were actually tough.

[@peterhennig4678]

You got that right pal

[@naushinanaeem3873]

@@peterhennig4678 full movie

[@quantumphaser]

It's the one crime you can never forgive yourself for.

[@bogusmogus9551]

You bet. And know that only you were responsible.

[@liveandletlive8264]

What a beautiful and strong scene !!! 👍

[@justmadeit2]

You know something... the thought of 'Wasted time' haunts me. Im 38 and whilst some good things have happened to me over the last 20 years or so, ive wasted huge amounts of time being out of work, drifting along, in a prison of my own making, still trying to come out the other side with direction. Ive done a video on my thoughts on wasted time if anyone wasnt to check it out. Great movie by the way and acting from mcqueen and hoffman

[@glassjaw2007]

same here mate, watched this movie when i was 10, i never forgot it! it`s a shame it didnt stop me from doing drugs and waste like 5 years of my life, i watched it recently and cried like a little bitch on this scene, and the prison one, great great acting and story, it`s just life changing, i hope you do better mate! remember there`s always time! just think of other great movies like Ikiru from Kurosawa!

[@paulronco2476]

in my opinion, I think this was the centerpiece of McQueens work. his best.

[@majidivari1863]

This scene is pure masterpiece of mise en scene and poesie . Cinema has few scenes like this, sublime.

[@ThePhil49]

The most awesome part of this scene is the look in McQueen's eyes after waking from the dream. Maybe it was then when he realized why he needed to escape. To make some kind of postive contribution to the world before he died.

[@riccardoesposito4615]

he was a very smart and intelligent man and was he was wasted being a thief and criminal and his conscience is reminding him of it

[@Sameoldfitup]

“Has it ever struck you that life is all memory, except for the one present moment that goes by you so quick you hardly catch it going?”― Tennessee Williams.

[@joonykids]

Watched Papillon for the first time in 1995 and its been one of my favourite films ever since. I watch it at least twice a year!!!

[@maureencora1]

Like Life... The 3rd Escape is the Charm.

[@Zidane_Mina]

My favorite scene from my favorite movie

[@MrCassavius]

terrifying, most of us recognize ourselves to some degree on that accusation, we all think under different circumstances we could've made more of our lives. I also think its never too late, you can do in an instant a single thing that can change the lives of people for the better

[@florianvandale1919]

I'm 38 years old tomorrow. I think I wasted more than I lived. But altogether, to be fair, it was worth all the experience.

[@Zidane_Mina]

In Lennon's words: Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted

[@thehawk1138]

Any changes?

[@puerariaeradix2161]

I am guilty too

[@philomath67]

I think a lot of us are to one degree or another.

[@cameraman655]

As am I...

[@raymesquite]

Guilt of the past does not have to be guilt of the present and future.

[@obhuicoksetyaetse1]

me too

[@obhuicoksetyaetse1]

guilty of a wasted life. a living death. DAMN ME!!!

[@kolleamm]

Wow, that was a really deep scene, I love this movie.

[@mikem591]

He was so defiant, yet it was so profound when he starting saying ‘Guilty…guilty…’

[@metropsiderss]

What an amazing movie.

[@firatgunay1]

I get inspired to make something good out of my life each time i see this scene..

[@sj6523]

best movie ever

[@franciscomiranda6882]

Somehow. At 19. Upon first viewing this, I knew I, too, would one day be charged of and found guilty of same. 15 years later, I’m starting to see the light. I hope.. I’m still here, you bastards.

[@charlygarcia4651]

Still here.

[@thehawk1138]

Still here

[@franciscomiranda6882]

Still here.

[@uttaradit2]

The most profound scene in movie history.

[@SirJohnAnthonyMillerEACA]

Yes. Most significant scene ever to show up in a scene as well as the most terrifying. As an aside read some Jack London. Way before Stephen King. And London crammed 200 years in a short 40 years - he’s not guilty

[@glenr4026]

I remember watching this when I was 12 years old great film and this scene has stuck with me for many years. I’m 43 now and I think of this often, as I don’t think i have amounted to much. I still do not know what career I should pursue. Ive just bumbled along In life

[@galaxyvfxstudio7783]

Hey. How it is going? Is it better man?

[@NickLawrie]

I'd never looked at it that way before so very interesting to read these comments. To me it was man against the system but it's also about him against himself. I like the idea that he is determined to live the live he should have led. This is as important to him as resisting the barbarity and injustice of his incarceration. One of the greatest films ever. I've loved it ever since I was a kid. Steve McQueen is the greatest and thank goodness for the talents of Hoffman, Trumbo, Schaffner etc...

[@Charliecomet82]

I remember the MAD Magazine version ("Popi-corn") ended with the guard rapping on the cell door and yelling, "Hey you! Dreaming isn't allowed, either!"

[@frogman4468]

I've felt like this several times.

[@1669Python]

I've laughed more than I've cried, I've stood all seven continents and lived a life, 60 years of it so far.

[@saffron1977]

its a very under rated movie and storry , its a gr8 story for humanity

[@Lexgnzlz]

I often wonder if I wasted my life. That line hit me hard.

[@bogusmogus9551]

This scene hits me like a Mack truck

[@Lexgnzlz]

​@@bogusmogus9551Sometimes I have guilt-induced dreams although not like this one, obviously, but the feeling of having wasted my life and hopelessness has been there long before I discovered this movie.

[@Lexgnzlz]

​@@bogusmogus9551I still want to feel able to plead innocent to that accusation. It would be easier than last year, though.

[@djsgravely]

Reading all these comments it’s comforting that I’m not the only one who feels the way I do.

[@greggee6122]

Guilty, Guilty. This scene has haunted me my whole life.

[@senex980]

you're not alone

[@charlygarcia4651]

I’m guilty, guilty…

[@IamJacksColon4]

not even nominated for the best movie...

[@po4RP20361]

Whats worse is when at 50 you realize that thinking you were doing it right the whole time and upon reflection realize that you werent and having no idea how to change it all

[@user-ld7ch1er6j]

I thought that too... but i realised that early...

[@bogusmogus9551]

Upon my judgement day, I too would have to plea 'Guilty'

[@nav1pi983]

As a sit here watching this scene from a 1973 movie, I am too guilty of a wasted life. Guilty. Definitely.

[@BabyPiggg]

every life waster including me should watch this video this is absolutely educational

[@edweird05]

this was the first film that made me cry.. it's one of my favourites.

[@fliegeroh]

A most powerful scene in a wonderful movie.

[@leanidis300]

That line has stuck with me from the first time I heard it. Haven't always lived the good life, but I've tried...

[@nsfan1956]

Same for me, but I have lived a wasted life, and, hopefully, it's almost over for me.

[@leanidis300]

@Ennaliya What do you consider Pappy did / lived to be judged like that? ( Selfishness, Greed maybe hurting others)

[@charlygarcia4651]

You tried, thats the matter. Like 50 cent said: Let my tombstone read “I tried”

[@leanidis300]

@@charlygarcia4651 Let mine read " I tried to be better"

[@paulerickson59]

If humans were really honest with themselves, most of them would guilty of the same offense.

[@TheSwordsilver]

MASTERPIECE

[@firatgunay1]

Incredible good scene!!

[@mhreza800262]

such a great movie !

[@josephwolfe8771]

Not guilty. My dear father took me to see "Papillion" when I was around ten in the early 70's. Really not a movie for a typical ten year old.This scene also had a profound influence on my lifes journey as I have made it a priority to at least enjoy life and smell the roses.My father retired from the US Army and then again as a government employee.He only enjoyed 5 years retirement before he died.If I go to the doctor and get my death sentence I swear to God I am going to laugh and smile and thank Him for my life as I have had a blast!

[@mistermax3034]

+joseph allen wolfe Umm, no one gives a shit.

[@josephwolfe8771]

+Mistermax30 FU! You're the shit that replied! Ha Ha!

[@mistermax3034]

+joseph allen wolfe I repeat, no one cares.

[@josephwolfe8771]

@Number #2 Vacuum Salesman of Marrakesh vacuum salesmen suck 😂

[@josephwolfe8771]

@Number #2 Vacuum Salesman of Marrakesh YOU SUCK 😂

[@robertrecchia2642]

My greatest fear.

[@obhuicoksetyaetse1]

your greatest reality. and mine

[@maureencora1]

Yeah, I Feel You.

[@charlygarcia4651]

Guilty

[@Dagobert1234]

Very good movie with excellent characters , enjoyed to watch it back in the days

[@muawiyahkamal9661]

You uploaded this once the KZbin were launched! It’s a material should be archived indeed, after 15 years I was looking for this scene, thank you 🙏🏻

[@HUTINAK]

You don't need awards to know who winners are. You just know

[@michaelnowak4078]

WOW!!! HOW TRUE IS THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@robertdean1929]

Just watched the movie tonight Love it.one of the best movies of all time.

[@dodgeman4360]

For a long while, I felt this was my life..... Then I realized. I had no mentor, no indication or indicator of what, where or even who I was to be. I had no "innermost burning desire" to be something or someone. Then I looked at my younger sister. 10 years worked with Citibank, trained opera singer (God she was good) drama also, but she never tried for more, never wanted to sing in front of people. Truly, all that talent, thrown away.... That, to me, was a truly wasted life. All she does now is write contracts for an organization.........

[@robertrecchia2642]

Wasted talent does not necessarily equate to a wasted life. She obviously had no desire to showcase her talent. For her to force herself would be to do something that was not in her heart to do.

[@jkb81]

A relative of mine told me this scene gave her a panic attack in the theatre.

[@bluecat_78]

My life has also been wasted. Guilty.

[@johnlombard777]

And here I am watching and replying to KZbin videos...

[@izelsaka]

guilty guilty

[@duzitmattur1985]

I offer no argument for my actions . . . guilty.

[@djsgravely]

This scene haunts me.

[@maureencora1]

Me Too. Story of My Life.

[@charlygarcia4651]

Me too

[@djsgravely]

@@charlygarcia4651 Now I’ll have to watch it again. For at least the 25th time!

[@bogusmogus9551]

Not alone. I'm 55 and achieved nothing with my life that had any positive effect or outcome. With all the potential I had when I was younger, I squandered it all. Procrastination and bad choices. I am guilty

[@Max-sn2qi]

The definition of 'hauntingly beautiful' should just be a link to this video clip

[@TOMG12XU]

SO HEAVY. Papillon, a movie about friendship. Saw it in the theater with my Dad.

[@yago2br]

wow this scene is fantastic, from on of the best fil ever of the universal history

[@jackorock7953]

Still the scariest thing I’ve ever seen

[@PokeLexgnzlz]

I often ask to myself: have I wasted my life? Did I spend my time the right way?

[@aitraining]

Fantastic movie - loved it my whole life and great scense of course but the video quality is awesome here! Widescreen Pappy? After years of late night small screen viewing, this is nice. I guess I have to buy the DVD...

[@truthlifefishing1730]

I am GUILTY as well. GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY.........

[@HUTINAK]

It's not about living up your expectations. It's about living outside of your own prison. All of us live in solitary confinment despite our freedom. Prisoners to our inhibitions We all cage ourselves from the outside world and find out freedom in dreams. It's about living Stop wasting your life. Except for spending 18 hours on You Tube each day..that's ok

[@BabyPiggg]

I am watching meaningless youtube videos these days wasting my life This scene penetrates my heart I admit I am criminal for wasting my life Life is short and flows like arrow I need such kind of judge around me I must be accused of wasting life

[@otiebrown9999]

The story of my life. You either rise to a serious challenge in you life - or you fail. People fail - when they refuse to take professional risks - for the welfare of others.

[@alexandrea2417]

Anyone whos seen this scene will be a prisoner for the rest of their lives. Almost like Papillon.

[@robbiebob6267]

Guilty of a wasted life... Haaaa yes..... Haven't we all pondered on that!.

[@christopherjamesjames1682]

Its amazing what humans can do 2 each other

[@theoppiesghost]

We're all guilty of that to some degree. Some more than others. We all are gonna have to answer to it.

[@aayushambastha2749]

If this doesnt wakes you nothing can.

[@naymulhasantanvir6816]

Sometimes i feel like i am also guilty of a wasted life

[@francisapple]

It's sad that his seemingly only escape from this biting, vicious captivity were his thoughts-- and yes, his dreams. However, he was even sort of held captive by the cruelty of his own dreams.

[@anthonymonacelli2598]

The realization of SIN.

[@soprux8578]

guilty.

[@geoffhill6992]

most of humanity is guilty of a wasted life in a way

[@mattm3729]

0:12 , When you have been roused from you 2 hour drunken sleep and you're sickly hungover and have to go to work by 7

[@russellpaloor1408]

Lol

[@thelastjohnwayne]

Most people myself chiefly included are guilty of a wasted life

[@ΒΗΜΑΤΗΣΑΜΕΣΗΣΑΝΑΡΧΙΑΣ]

I love people with wasted life's and I am one of them

[@CaptWalker]

Only those who are "guilty" can emphathize with those like us.

[@robertrecchia2642]

“If you lose your life you will find it” The answer = GOD

[@driewiel]

Puke.

[@Tony-gq8pi]

I agree.

[@alikosedag01]

Best movie's best scene.

[@friscokid66]

Which begs the question: What is a non-wasted life?

[@robertrecchia2642]

“If you lose your life you will find it”

[@RaoulFel]

Doing your best to treasure each moment you have with the people you love and who love you. Being true to yourself, whatever that means. Learning how to stop and smell the roses and enjoy each moment without corrupting it with the past or future. I don’t know man. I really hope I can figure it out.

[@charlieweston2292]

I swear everyone has at least one uncle that looks like Henri.

[@SlashBeetlejuice]

One of my all time fav movies! Shawshank redemption sucks balls compared to this movie.

[@nsfan1956]

Agreed

[@bogusmogus9551]

Yeah, sweaty, salty, stinky, unwashed old man's balls. Shawshank redemption is a kids fairy tale compared to this masterpiece. And don't get me started of that Green mile fantasy crap of a film.

[@softjao123]

true although i'm not reallt sure what you mean but i thinks its the way with this scen which i think is the most powerfull in this movie

[@bogusmogus9551]

I like how you can just see the 'Judge' or accuser and who I believe sitting beside him are the jury and quite not make them out. This scene is deep.

[@arturboras6615]

gold chain ..,😌

[@aitraining]

Deep stuff and true......

[@mohanrajmanickam9956]

What a greate word hay bastards still iam here

[@tribulation138]

I think it was about his real world life he wasted and got him into prison in the first place.

[@THEEND-ce5ku]

*My nightmare...*

[@Indul1]

It;s not always the case that a wasted life is your fault....Sometimes the pressures coming from different areas means you make some very bad decisions...I should have started a Phd 3/4 years ago but i had no support from family and i was stubbornly sticking to the belief i could get a full time job...now i will not finish it until i'm 40.