Seconde Chance - ESMA 2017

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En 1920, Jacques, traumatisé par la guerre, vit reclus dans un cimetière dont il est le gardien. Une nuit, il y rencontre Henri, un jeune soldat sorti de sa tombe.
In 1920, Jacques traumatized by the war lives as the reclusive groundskeeper of a cemetery. One night he encounters Henri, a young soldier, risen from his grave.
Réalisateurs / Directors : Victor Lemee, Adrian Petitjean, Corentin Philippe, Angéline Picault, Martin Portais
Music : Mathieu Parisot
Sound : José Vicente, Yoann Poncet, Sébastien Fournier - Studio des Aviateurs
Film d'animation réalisé dans le cadre de la formation cinéma d'animation 3D de l'école ESMA (promo 2017).
© ESMA - Ecole Supérieure des Métiers Artistiques
www.esma-3d.fr/
#ESMA #CG #guerre

[@debbie20062003]

There are two main characters: the grounds keeper, whose name is Jacques (found in the artists' comments description), and the soldier, who is Henri. These two men have similarities. Both were French soldiers who earned medals after serving in WWI. Both were married to women they truly loved. Both are also trapped in a place and time (the past battle that changed their lives). The differences between the two men are many. Jacques, who is alive, is mourning his past love who died during the invasion of the village. He is haunted by the past, and cannot even leave the cemetery without nightmare reminders of the past. He earned a common medal, "Medaillle Interalliee 1914-1918,"- a medal given to all members of armed forces who served for a minimum of 3 months during WWI. It is a medal to celebrate victory among the Allies after the war ended. He cares for the cemetery and drinks at night. Henri is completely opposite of Jacques. Henri, who has died, wears the "Croix de guerre 1914-1918" (War Cross). This medal is awarded for heroic and valiant service during WWI. It is among the top 5 or 6 medals of honor that France bestows. Henri also bears three silver stars (etoile d'argent)- which means he has earned this very high award a total of four times. Henri is brave, and near the end, shows Jacques how to be brave to overcome the enemy. Henri was a member of the 2nd Army (a “seconde” chance reference), which served defending the Ardennes. They were defeated by the Germans in a battle where they were vastly outnumbered. Essentially, it was a battle that was doomed, just like at the end when Henri attempts to leave the cemetery. But Henri's bravery allows him to engage the insurmountable, despite his own peril. The "Seconde Chance," is truly for the grounds keeper, Jacques. Henri has a facial expression of release when he sees that Jacques is taking the step towards rescuing the letter to deliver to the beloved wife of Henri. One could think that the "seconde chance" is for Henri's wife, or even Henri himself, though I think so much was focused on the ground keeper with his fear and remaining in the past, that I believe the storytellers meant this for him. Henri's wife is of course a beneficiary to the "second chance," as she receives the letter of "good bye" from Henri, is able to stop mourning, and move on to happiness with a new companion. The final scene is Jacques's facial expression as he witnesses Henri’s beloved find happiness. He has arrived at a new place in life where his brave action has caused a profound better life for someone else. Watch to the end during the final credits to see the artists' drawings of the final scenes. The cat is the omniscient, benevolent, third party observer. The cat gently guides the characters toward the path of resolution. Link to another amazing French WWI short: kzbin.info/www/bejne/haWvh2NtmZx5h7s

[@toniatfort56]

Thanks Deborah

[@adrianpetitjean4216]

yep thats pretty much what we wanted to tell. Glad you took the time to analyse it so deeply ^^

[@debbie20062003]

@@adrianpetitjean4216 Oh wow! You are one of the directors and took the time to read my comment and respond. That makes me so happy! Thank you so much! I love your work; I spent several hours reading up on WWI French history to understand this story, so it helped me learn about another country's history.

[@debbie20062003]

...and I also felt the three stars were an additional symbol of the three lives that were "resolved" of the battle turmoil by the "seconde chance." Henri, his beloved wife, and Jacques.

[@Nikkizucchini]

Thanks!!!

[@garethhutchings4045]

Coincidentally I am watching an old BBC (1960's) series about the First World War. So many French men were lost, so very many. No second chance for them. Thankyou for this. So moving.

[@thefrenchsniper5115]

Shut it you cold heart monster

[@tokoyanki1088]

Lately, ESMA has been touching my heart. All the depth and hidden meanings shown by ESMA.

[@mulbob7022]

Pfouh... Je regarde tous les "ESMA". Hé ben y'en a qui prennent aux tripes. J'en ai pour un bon quart d'heure à récupérer de celui-ci. Superbe.

[@mitzyismad]

Beautiful! Touches the heart.

[@lindamoser6317]

O my......so heart touching. Really went to the depth of the soul.

[@chrisfeistner8294]

Wonderfully done, beautifully drawn and painted. Thank you!

[@rafaelaojeda3489]

Mamma mia che bello!!! Mi sono commossa.😢😢😢👍👍👍👍👍

[@leapetitjean9046]

Très beau et beaucoup de délicatesse. Bravo !

[@trishapellis]

This is really beautiful. Chapeau to you.

[@phantomzghozt8973]

Beau travail a l"équipe d'animation, le travail est super bien réalisé, surtout le passage ou il écrit sa lettre, ça a pas du être facile d'avoir un rendu naturel.

[@bbchibi3244]

adorable comme toujours

[@pimentchocolat]

Remplie d émotion.. c'est vraiment très beau..

[@billmar6401]

Well done! Hauntingly beautiful! Moving! The musical score was impressive as well!

[@rifeenjn9196]

at 4:37 it says john cena on the tombstone to the right of the gate. quality content!

[@user-yc6wn9cf7w]

Спасибо!

[@nocxart2086]

Vos vidéos sont toujours aussi belle...

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Heart Touching Story!! every sequence & frame is meaningful... Great Works Esma :* :*

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[@eslanta7343]

This is so touching... what an emotional story!

[@cillsurunfil]

Tout est SUBLIME dans cette chaîne KZbin. Encore merci d'exister..

[@Lgabs1990]

Bon ben voilà, j'ai versé ma petite larme... Très beau court-métrage !!

[@edduj]

BRAVO!!!

[@brunetmeryl9753]

Cette histoire me touche d'autant plus qu'il porte le même nom que le mien. Et je trouve ça, une belle coïncidence.

[@allobibi6788]

très beau ça touche le cœur , merci

[@orchidlilly7518]

Thank-you very much*

[@user-xh4no2bo7y]

Прекрасно!

[@alexandraryan3391]

Beautiful , touching the very ❤️

[@johvr4168]

L'un de mes préférées aussi, les jeux de lumières sont très agréables, merci

[@hervemuriel6994]

Magnifique! Pourquoi ce genre de dessin animé n'est pas diffusé a la télé? C'est quand même mieux que d'être abreuvé de disney!

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Simplemente bellisimo!

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AH YES ! mon préféré ❤

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big fan of you mr delak

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me too :3

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Thank you so so much random fan, as appreciation i'll mail you a box of chocolate and flowers, mp me.

[@adrianpetitjean4216]

id rather have memes

[@PedroXDextreme]

So beautiful

[@patriciaphilippe2620]

Super, beaucoup d'émotions. L'équipe a bien travaillé. Bravo

[@corentinprovost903]

Superbe, vraiment, bravo l'equipe

[@Stasiaflonase]

Beautiful!!!

[@homemadepro]

Beautiful and heartwarming. A job well done ESMA. (Traduction) Beau et re'confortant. Un travail bien fait ESMA.

[@TheKaterbromsnor]

Om stil van te worden ,zo een mooi verhaal.

[@user-hz2xl4co9u]

Unfinished business. 💌😌

[@guilhemgoulabert3624]

Absolument merveilleux

[@Amaladenfer666]

J'ai bien pris le temps de lire sa lettre, c'est adorable je trouve comme message et touchant

[@linkepona1933]

Pareil j'ai mis en pause et j'ai lu c'est vraiment beau

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Esma cool

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Incroyable comme toujours

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Жесткий мультфильм!

[@DasMxD]

So great and touching! :)) But where is Groovity? I've been waiting for so long!

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DasMxD lol you’re KZbinr

[@opie1476]

Such a touching story...

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Très émouvant

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世间最让人动容的就是爱

[@angeldouce7595]

vraiment très triste cette amination et j'ai bien aimé comme une histoire et vous j'ai abonné bisou ♥♥♥

[@cocopeps6668]

Beaucoup d'émotions sur les visages.

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Grate channel💙💙💙

[@EvilCherry3]

Excellent travail !

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Triste. .malinconico...ma bellissimo cortometraggio. ..

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Todos los videos son muy hermosos te hacen ver la vida diferete felicitaciones ESMA Movies

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Superbe ☺

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Amazing

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Thank you

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Magnifique

[@Maahiflex]

sooo heart touching story😢

[@laurenesavart8692]

Sympa la tombe de John Cena à 4:38 à droite 😅

[@chapeaulartiste760]

lolo s Bien vu, quelqu'un sait ce qu'il y a marqué en dessous ? "You can't..."

[@adrianpetitjean4216]

you cant see me. une replique de John Cena :p

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Papala PAAAAA ! Papapala PAAAA ! J-J-J-J-J-JOHN CEEEEEENNNNAAA !!!

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Bien vu xD

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¡¡¡Hermoso, comovedor!!! 💜" Gracias desde Uruguay. 🌞" 21-05-2019" 💖"

[@nitinchandra2559]

Superb...

[@cribelieremmanueletkarine6969]

Tellement triste 😭😭😭

[@actaruseufort9120]

Très bon travail, encore une fois j'adore. Bravo à toute l'équipe

[@kaseymathew1893]

Fences are made to keep things out. Fences around cemeteries are made to keep things IN.

[@trishapellis]

Am I spotting a fellow Dresden Files fan?

[@gturyz]

C'est beau

[@saltyreman07]

How touching

[@junivawilsonholloman4481]

Beautiful vidio😭👍

[@punishedgaxi]

Besides the fect i can't uderstand text in the video, it's great

[@joobernardini1373]

The lettre says : « my dear and tender wife, here i am given a second chance to write you these sweet words. It is hard for me to say farewell but i have to. I wish i could have lived with you forever but war decided otherwise. I miss you so much. I wish you to be happy , love

[@vitorpereira5126]

Triste 😪

[@jokidd4005]

Very good, entertaining

[@eduardogsaezsilva1071]

Bello. Merci

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Superbe, j'ai été émue.

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Så vackert 🙏😰😰😰😰

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Gracias 😉😉😉😉😉

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Excellent ! 🌹

[@melaniecravens7240]

Be nice if that could happen. Loved it

[@alicom1]

Sad 😢

[@esthertorres874]

hermosa y triste historia....

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Robisz świetne filmiki.🎥🎥😊❤

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As vezes, somos obrigados a enfrentar nossos medos 😟😟😟

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Très belle vidéo et triste en même temps

[@mentarinapitupulu9298]

Terharu aku.. baik sekalii.. 👍❤

[@ikghostlombard3429]

Bon... touching...

[@jiewendeng7973]

l like the lighting

[@ing.eduardos.e5472]

Adorable

[@evekollar3230]

Everyone who goes to war hopes they would survive it and even make promises to return which they never know for sure they can keep so they don't want to say goodbye ... And when Henri realizes he has died he is given a 2nd chance for closure to express his feelings and say his final farewell in a letter. (I don't read French but would like to know what he wrote.)

[@Victor39119]

Finaly released :)

[@frauoliveira8264]

Muito Bom 🤗

[@julius_the_python]

For those of us that don't speak French, can someone translate the letter please?

[@mikizelexis6030]

That's not an exact translation, I am doing my best. I am trying to keep the main idea : "My dear wife, They give me an other chance to send you theses gentle words. It's hard for me to say farwell but I have to. I wish I could spent the rest of my life with you but the war decided otherwise...I miss you so much. I wish you to be happy. To you, my love, Henri"

[@joselo-zl5wo]

@@mikizelexis6030 thank you

[@khaled1a2b]

فرصة ثانية

[@ytb.eli-gacha9139]

trop triste

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Cool

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[@roselline]

😍😍😍

[@ondreatorrence4322]

Wow . That was so beautiful ❤❤

[@hameli-gii2032]

6:22 c'est ça qui me fais le plus de mal 😢.

[@pondrpg4587]

Wow

[@liparalipara]

i saw john cena's grave and it said "you can't see me" on 4:38

[@liyuan492]

I thought you were trolling but you were serious 😃

[@jacobpadilla2025]

@@liyuan492 4:38 👽 + 🌌