The Balkans Mirage: A Journey on Wheels

[@adidas]

This is incredible.

[@nicolasbellavance8585]

For a second, I thought that I saw a mirage. Thank you 💛

[@user-39q49-0]

Adidas!?!

[@DIY-DaddyO]

You've raised the bar on cycle vloging. Entertaining, stylish and compact. Wes Anderson eat ya heart out. Bravo 👌

[@mporio101]

jesus, did wes anderson approve this?

[@finismarac4999]

my first thought

[@ericpmoss]

They probably are students of accidentallywesanderson

[@DankTech]

If you like accidentallywesanderson stuff and snowboarding , @shredbots has an amazing snowboard one that just released!

[@sirfizz6518]

Zoomers are the first generation to grow up with a whole slew of Anderson films already in existence. Of course they're gonna be massively influenced lol 😊

[@ohoh5065]

Ain’t no way a gem like this is hiding in youtube 🥺 i feel so lucky find this

[@jillesoom3305]

this is a better wes anderson spoof than all those tacky AI generated ones combined. Amazing job, more of a short film than a bikepacking vlog, love it

[@oh_aces]

Stares in to middle distance...turns head. Blinks...nods. Repeat! OMG ART!

[@jillesoom3305]

@@oh_aces im not sure whether or not this is sarcasm or not, but there's so much more to making a good spoof than that.

[@MH-cy5do]

As a Bosnian, I am so grateful how you represented my motherland. So fun too watch too! Thank you

[@grantgreene22]

this video brought me an immense amount of joy. the storytelling is so perfectly executed. Im going backpacking in the balkans in about a week, so this was perfect for making me even more excited.

[@felixburke4936]

Have fun !!

[@ciprianoravet]

How was it?

[@grantgreene22]

@@ciprianoravet it was really incredible. highly recommend

[@NikolaFilo-op8tb]

Epic vlog! 🙌 Can you share the routes you cycled?

[@paolocruz8392]

I absolutely loved this. A breath of fresh air compared to opinionated youtube "content creators." Story telling is far better than just listening to what they have to say. Thank you for this.

[@Heiserton]

This is extremely well done. Excellent take on a bikepacking video!

[@aaronedgeart]

Definitely the best Wes Anderson homage film thus far, well done!

[@trailratso]

thanks for spotlighting what is arguably one of the most beautiful parts of Europe. Yes the nature is nice, too, but the people are the Balkans' best feature.

[@nicolasbellavance8585]

Thank you for mentionning it. This is sadly the part that was the hardest to incorporate in the making but definitely what makes the Balkans so special. We had so many amazing encounters with locals since we were going on small roads as well.

[@trailratso]

@@nicolasbellavance8585 your film is so much better and more creative than anything I have seen on the subject. Wonderful work and great acting, too! Simply awesome.

[@smlnski0085]

ok that is the best cycle vlog-doc ever created

[@chrisinglis5429]

Superb short film, Wes Anderson vibes all over it (good thing)! Thanks

[@juanpablotoro7944]

Best bike documentary I have ever seen! Congratuations guys!

[@alolympic]

Art. Adventure. Inspiration. Very special, thank you!

[@SkulduggeryBlaze77]

I can wholeheartedly say this is, without doubt, the highest quality KZbin video I have ever watched. This is gorgeous! This is spectacular! This is art! Wow

[@ivorzagorac7810]

I've watched 2 min and 22 sec and I already love it. How does this channel have less than 10k subscribers. This looks awesome!

[@yupyup5186]

This new Wes Anderson short film is dope!

[@peyton.simpson]

Why has nobody used a narrator like this, I love this video. Great work boys & gals!!!

[@jonahcote1089]

This is, no joke, one of the best youtube video's I've ever seen. Brb, just need to show this to every single person I know.

[@rajfl90]

OMG this was epic! Greetings from balkan!

[@ainomc]

A lot of effort was invested into this movie! Awesome!

[@SmallCirclesForward]

I could only dream of making something this beautiful

[@lumbum_]

Really lovely. Not that this is a bad thing whatsoever, I find myself finding Wes Anderson style moments the most fun to shoot and its a great joy to see it executed with such skill and beauty. But it almost feels like we as a generation have mass-produced his aesthetic and makes his work and all work similar familiar and underwhelming. This style doesnt feel the same as it once did. Who (if anybody is reading this) remembers the first time you saw one of Wes's films? The feeling was beyond any feeling I ever felt in movies. And of course, Wes was inspired by all the greats before him but he took elements of what he found special and crafted something new and something with a level of orginallity that made all of us feel something that makes us want to get on a bike and shoot a film. All in all, great work and hope you keep making films

[@JustinEspejo]

One of the best films I’ve ever seen. This is incredible!!!!

[@twmedia-film]

This is the greatest thing ivé ever seen. Randomly stumbled upon this but you got me sitting for 11 minutes not once checking how long was left of the video. Brilliance in every aspect. You sparked a longing of exploring the Balkan I did not know I had in me. Thanks for this

[@diegomaradona5452]

This is The probably The most well done vídeo that I've ever seen

[@bernardmitura9332]

that's the best thing I've seen on KZbin, ever!!!

[@kud108]

Best cycling video on KZbin!

[@acecreates]

I just adored this storytelling!

[@sph4898]

Soooo Wes Anderson style! My fave! Good job guys, great movie, loved it!

[@mikechajecki7323]

Absolutely brilliant, a visual candy for the eyes and the soul. Well done you all.

[@5kyforger]

I'm at 1:32 and already liked it, can't believe the masterpiece this is! Ćao from Bosnia!

[@broodingbrook]

oh how candidly beautiful is this video! Loved it and a big thumbs up to whoever that has come up with the script and the one who voiced it👍👍👍

[@peterbaumeister]

This is the Art of bikepacking movies.. amazing creative little movie 👏👏

[@bouirbouir5033]

I can't believe how good this is, I wished for the video to go on for longer!

[@1barllama]

This is one of the best bikepacking videos I‘ve ever seen! ❤

[@sirac.kasgarli]

I TRULY AGREE WITH YOU!

[@vid04]

this is simply incredible

[@MaximilianRoof]

So goooood.

[@Offwekid]

It almost can’t get any better than this. Storytelling on point, love how we as viewers were introduced to four stars of this movie, got to know their stories and personalities. It made me experience that trip as a fifth rider. Picture is pure style and talent. Locations presented are beautiful, definitely made me want to visit Balkan’s one day. Gift of inspiration and joy! Absolutely love this movie and a company of those four. Bravo!

[@RVtwentynine]

Best cycling movie I’ve seen so far, not an once of pretentiousness, pure pleasure with, as it’s been said already, a great « Wes Anderson » style !

[@nicolasbellavance8585]

💛

[@FeroxFury]

Every now and then you stumble upon a video where the small creator is having a real crack (having a proper go in Australian). And I love to see it.

[@joshualacoe]

If I didn't know any better, I'd say this was a Wes Anderson video! Lovely Job!

[@Siloumon]

Quel plaisir! Le meilleur film de voyage à vélo!

[@bhavesh7922]

absolutely wonderful

[@FabioGattini]

Best bike movie ever ! Thank you.

[@UAlperenAtman]

Wow it's amazing. I thought of the movie "Stranger Than Fiction" while watching the video. Has the same external audio narration

[@nicolasbellavance8585]

Thanks for mentionning that movie. For the anecdote, Louise Saint-Claire, who's doing this fantastic narration in The Balkans Mirage, actually mentionned that film after reading our script. I immediatly watched it and thought "well, at least one thing that already exists". I liked it very much!

[@diegomesa3978]

This has to be one of the most original videos I've seen on KZbin! Well done!

[@alecilstrup]

This is incredible! Bravo. Also, I wanna go next time

[@ymnomer]

this has got to be one of the most amusing and entertaining travel videos out there. The narrations, storytelling and shots are top tier!!

[@milesenlight]

gennis! well done team! 🙌🏾✨🚴‍♀️🚴🏽‍♂️🚴🚴🏻‍♀️💌 Miles

[@jeffrochford2183]

Cows ... tiny cows :) Perhaps the best film I've watched this year. Many thanks!

[@ygleopard8334]

Holy fucking shit how does this have 70k views this should be in movie theaters, such an awesome writing and camera work...love it

[@abhishekpremidroch3677]

The level of thoughtfulness, attention to details and overall effort is aspirational. Simply beautiful.

[@spotboy108]

That's the first film I've seen that actually improves on Wes Anderson! Shabaash! Very, very well made film! 👏👏👏

[@AntoninFromont-wn8ou]

Absoluttely awesome, thank you for your way of telling, filming, and sharing your stories. It's fresh, bubbly and absurdly perfect.

[@pslv]

OMG! This Wes Anderson style is awesome!

[@tonyvidinovski1310]

Well done, loved it!!! Both my parents were born and raised in small villages in the Balkans. I hope one day to explore them on my bike! Thank you!

[@SAMLT3M]

Holy shit this is fantastically done! Congrats on this achievement to everyone involved in the making of this. Inspiring me for the future for sure. Thanks🙏

[@ashutoshjoshi1426]

The best travel film

[@ExcellentMind]

Piece of Art

[@pedalhound]

This just made my day.....so good!

[@dausmatahir]

the music in this is just chef's kiss😮‍💨

[@ThePlantParadigm]

Definitely not what I expected, and I'm glad!

[@emanuelweber]

One of the best videos on youtube so far !!!

[@loupotos]

Amazing work!!! More please :D

[@dzenannj]

This is the greatest thing I’ve ever watched.

[@MadneszTV]

Amazing video movie,greeting from Sarajevo.

[@nicolasbellavance8585]

We started in Sarajevo, the route going toward the ski resort Bjelašnica was a rough climb, then pedaling through the valley in direction of Mostar was one of the most fantastic riding we ever had.

[@guillermoguillermo1752]

Incroyable, chaque plan est une carte postale ! Les tons pastels sont superbes ! Magnifique travail ! Vive le Québec Libre !

[@emmapooley433]

Brilliant. Finally some humour and style (Wes Anderson style) in a bikepacking film 😍

[@JUSTINBUISSON]

C'est incroyable !! Bravo à vous vraiment, la DA, le style, l'étalo, le storytelling, GRAND BRAVO

[@Dustinmrr.mp4]

I love everything about this video ❤😍♥️😍

[@christophevrs83400]

Excellent 😂. Votre vidéo est géniale. C'est original, frais , un grand bravo 👏

[@mariavagovicova9401]

I dont usually comment but this might be the best video i watched on youtube! Amazing

[@BrendanKenney]

The end bike riding sequence was the greatest.

[@jojoanggono3229]

Fantastic plot! Amusing and one of the best cycling docu I've ever watched. Eclectic selection of routes plus the countries are so beautiful ❤

[@sketchyfishin]

one of the greatest youtube videos ive ever seen

[@johnbaikiefilm]

As a cyclist and a filmmaker, this is just fabulous.

[@sarkisbenliyan1180]

This was beautiful. Admittedly I'm not the biggest Anderson fan, BUT I'm a cyclist who likes fun and this movie was FUN! CHAPEAU! NICE JOB!

[@ericpmoss]

Howdy from Albania -- thanks for the inspiration!

[@iHARDCORE420]

Hands down the best cycle vlog/documentary/short film I've ever seen. This was simply outstanding, from the storytelling, soundtrack, to the frames and aesthetics. I could've watched this for hours with a dumb smile on my face and still be longing for more.

[@adjavon_tri2162]

This is next level for the bikepacking video game. Incredible 🔥

[@whizzworks3610]

What in world did i just watched.... EXTRAextra ORDINARY !!!!

[@taebarieux1234]

I have no words to describe how much I loved this video! A work of art. Absolutely amazing.

[@AggieMet]

THAT was exceptionally enjoyable. Thank you!

[@army_of_believers]

Simply amazing 👏 Narration/shooting/story/riders/town. Everything is so amazing

[@prodbyscars]

this is the coolest thing i’ve ever seen

[@bennydom527]

never gave a thumbs up this fast in my life.... absolutely amazing!

[@abgrafix]

This is an excellent film . Love the cinematogrpahy , aesthetics and color grading . And the narration on top of it makes it really awesome . Gives me wes anderson vibes . Really well done

[@briannorwick]

I was very impressed with this film. Nice work!!

[@balazsdusek]

this brings me immense joy. thank you for making this

[@markkohr6078]

Dang, great work, all of it, writing, edit, music, shots, acting. Bravo!

[@steverich7671]

good fun and yet still showing the essence of the Balkans.

[@andrecardoso3247]

i liked this video somewhere along this last year.. glad I did, 'cause now it was on my "saved playlist" and I had the pleasure to rewatch this gem

[@evelinedewolf1956]

This deserves more views!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@natasharoberge8538]

This was so well done! Absolutely love your filming style and storytelling.

[@uttkarshsharma8464]

Wow what did I just watch, just incredible!

[@strAwrlD]

Right into my "Editing Styles" playliste hehe - loved it, especially the begining!

[@ah2144]

this is amazing, i cant even fathom the logistics behind making something this good whilst bikepacking. amazing

[@nicolasbellavance8585]

Felix had to carry quite some stuff! He is the real MVP. We had 6 cameras in total including props.