The Nostalgist: A Sci-fi Short Based on a Story From the Author of Robopocalypse

[@tm0209]

To whoever was the writer for this. Thank you, it's people like you who make the world of entertainment actually entertaining.

[@KaitoKaze]

sir you are awesome!

[@Asbjorn268]

Giacomo Cimini dude you're not the author....

[@Hapax007]

It was a well written and well produced short film. My only regret is that is was not a full length motion picture.

[@LegaultTV]

I recommend reading Robopocalypse by the same author.

[@BigEpinstriping]

@@LegaultTV I've read it, it was ok. I honestly think his novel Amped was Waaaay better. That one was an awesome read. They both take place in the same universe; Amped was sort of a prequel, and takes place earlier in that timeline I believe.

[@curtchildress7160]

This short film was so emotionally touching because it holds a strong reality within the story, and that strong reality is LOVE. And here's some insight for those into science fiction...this little science fiction film right here will one day be science fact. The reality may not be as crude looking as it is here in this film, but the circumstances will be very similar...the truth of love will transcend the boundaries and limitations of flesh, thus bringing about a new and deeper and richer definition to the nature of what it is to be truly human.

[@squamish4244]

If we are motivated by love, there is no need for paranoia about the world we are heading into.

[@curtchildress7160]

+valar Some of the most paranoid people in the world are those that are in love with other people. Being in love brings in the touchy subject of "trust" ...and "trust" can often lead to paranoia. But, it is true how love can conquer many things...even paranoia from time to time...why not, right?! ...Also, love in the general sense, love amongst people can have a peaceful effect on people, and even prevent or stop wars and hatred...this I believe and know with all my heart and soul...God allows for such a possibility if we choose it.

[@curtchildress7160]

+Giacomo Cimini You're obviously and insightful and thoughtful man as to how you have the realization that love is a very broad and very deep emotional experience for humanity...and how the experiences of love will become even richer as we progress into a very different future that we cannot even imagine in the here and now.

[@curtchildress7160]

+Giacomo Cimini Your "You're welcome" is well deserved! There aren't many like you that we get to discover in life...though there are many who share your sentiments but go unknown and unspoken. You are a true "Rara Avis" ...a "Rare Bird".

[@squamish4244]

I'm referring to unconditional love or universal compassion. Love as in loving a particular person or object can of course turn to its opposite, hatred, and other problems.

[@Posiman]

This was just amazing! I love the fact that we live in the world and time, where an indie filmmaker is not restrained to make low-cost conversational dramas, but can bring his dreams to live in a spectacular fashion like this. Kudos, Mr. Cimini!

[@dolland]

Incredible! This might be closer to the reality than any of reality shows. We lie to ourselves to make life easier, choose to see things differently from what they really are, we try to shield our kids from all the horrors around us - sometimes not noticing how much stronger they are compared to us. The boy should not forget, and the father should not pretend... but the reality hurts them so much that they do.

[@mimihammani9801]

what is incredible is that our Papa, the Creator God, has allowed us to see the truth, and sees worse then we do of life...yet he reserves for those of us who love him and endure the world a great relationship forever lasting .

[@nightspirits5608]

@@mimihammani9801 umm , religion is fake . It's true there's something out there but it's definitely not what we're presented with trough the different religions . The human mind can't take the fact that there's something that is more powerful and that we can't imagine what it looks like or how it's created so we make these religions to cope with that fact .

[@joshhayl7459]

@@mimihammani9801 🔵 Yes,..... but he has been gone far too long and I wish he would return already, much has gone wrong in his absence.

[@RadioForYahweh]

@@nightspirits5608 Sure, Adonai nor Yeshua HaMashiach is not. You believe in wives tales and fables but can't believe that someone created you and redeemed your soul.

[@RadioForYahweh]

@@joshhayl7459 Amen brother. I do not wish for the return until every ear had heard the gospel. For God is just and He can not punish those who do not know or have not been warned. That would not be justice for someone to stand trial for crimes they did not know they commited or the extent of their punishment

[@peterviceroy9800]

Good story! The actors chosen were excellent in conveying this difficult script to act out. Good actors made all the difference here.

[@nobbystyles4807]

incredible. why is so little air time given to this genre of film making? its a crime, there are so many great shorts and so many great story tellers making them.

[@MarkoDeLaVoota]

it will hurt monopoly of Hellywood , simple

[@senseijen8963]

This is one of the best I have seen so far I wish they make it into the full movie I am certain it will be a hit.

[@deadsi]

+Giacomo Cimini how much did it cost to produce? Maybe you can start a kickstarter to raise some cash for your next project. Very beautiful btw

[@chicohaze787]

Agree reminds me of Alita

[@brucevancamp4498]

I loved this short film, both father and son so desperately needed each others love, there are no barriers here, just an undeniable love for each others well being. The father, son bond is strong. I just lost my youngest son last year, now there is a giant void in my life. God bless the child.

[@tomorih]

Being a father of two, this moved me very deeply!

[@floridasaltamerica4440]

Brillant short film, that demonstrated Love, action, drama and all that within minutes. Well done!

[@redsalamander3007]

I found this by accident. WOW, real Science Fiction, wonderful, fantastic, heart wrenching, amazing!

[@brandonbowerstx]

This is absolutely brilliant. As a father it really hit home. And it's perfect as is. No need for a sequel.

[@kaelanmcdowell4543]

I'm sad I'm finding out about this so late. This was so beautifully sad. I really want to see more of this, this is by far my favorite short film, I have ever seen. Things like this are what inspire me to want to be a film maker. To be able to make beautiful things like this. I'm trying to get my scripts out there and I just want to say thank you to the people who made this. When I feel little hope in being able to make my dreams a reality, it's short films like these that show me it's not impossible. So thank you for inspiring me to keep going.

[@szybkilewyprostyf231]

You have to go for yours Dreams!

[@ntwilson312]

Why cant hollywood make stuff like this.....SOmeone needs to hire the creator for this

[@ntwilson312]

Hey you are very welcome sir!

[@vaxx9922]

Because hollywood is full of money hungry hippos

[@billyjoe7316]

Because hollywood is here to make peoples stupid now.

[@akan1]

Definitely inspired me to write more.

[@chicohaze787]

They did it’s called Alita really similar

[@SittingBull4448]

A virtual human reality for robots. Nice plot.

[@mimihammani9801]

the love and delicacy in this film made me cry and kneel down before our creator and thank him for giving me a son and loving me , little lump of clay that i am ....Thank you for this gem.

[@SkyfalconTin]

Perhaps, in the darkest day of our life, when everything around you seem like dead and sorrow, the only happy place left for you is your thought. So if you feeling down/sad, and no way out, close your eyes and think of a happy place. and in an instant. You will go there.

[@CrimeDoesNotPay]

This comment gave me goosebumps

[@hapwilson9108]

same

[@maacor]

what if one cant remember such place?

[@Jefferdaughter]

Ask yourself what your happy place would look like. In your mind, you can create your own personal haven. The world around us gives us options to choose from - Snowscapes? Or tropical lagoons? Deep forests, rolling grasslands with wide vistas, or tree-dotted plains alongside a wide river? Lots of other people, solitude, or the company of a few who are special to us?

[@pamelaroy1880]

Z man then dear u just make a place up. a place that makes u feel good and wonderfull. surely you can emagine such a place. but in these times of such turmoil and unrest it can be hard hard I know, but it can be done. but the one and only answers is GOD our creator. believe in the LORD, depend and rely on him for your salvation and all will be awright. ask GOD in the name of JESHUA for some peace in your heart, it will come if u believe. BLESS YOU, PEACE, LOVE, SHALOM

[@SLANEISCRAZY]

Just...wow. This was so incredibly powerful. I am in awe. To the writer of this short, you have an incredible mind.

[@deadsparrow28]

What a pleasant surprise to find something of this quality in my 'recommended' box. Really nice work.

[@BigBosley]

This^ Most short films on YT are garbage. This is exceptional work. Pleasantly surprised.

[@global_nomad.]

What makes the difference is the effects are done to support a compelling story rather than effects without a story which so many short(films) are these days.

[@darrennewell4]

it may have been a short movie but it said a lot in such a short time.

[@ferventheat]

The guy was in the matrix reloaded. The kid in other Hollywood things. Good actors. Hi quality short. Deserves to be feature length. A lot was spent in this short. Look at all those credits.... And the plot and script were really engaging too. Where robots help us to remember how to love again.

[@barrettnichols2949]

Thanks for confirming, knew I recognized the Marovingian in The Matrix :D

[@falseprophet1415]

It's like a better version of "Artificial Intelligence"

[@danwic]

falseprophet141 made me cry, faster than AI did. fantastic short :)

[@PrinceJes]

Giacomo Cimini Is there possibly movie of this coming soon? If so, awesome, would pay to see this.

[@AristoAurelius]

Mind captioning the video? I'm deaf, and would love to be able to watch and understand the video! Seems like a good one!

[@WIRED]

+Don Cullen DONE!

[@AristoAurelius]

Awesome!! Thanks!

[@lupegaru2]

+WIRED Thank you. Helped me too.

[@Открытыйкосмос-переводиозвучка]

+WIRED At 6:38 seller says "It's a weapon at heart". What he meant?

[@AristoAurelius]

+Открытый космос In English: It means the robot child was originally designed to be a weapon. The person who the robot keeps calling papa reconfigured the robot to be a "child". The seller was warning the person that even if the robot was programmed to act as a child, it still had original purposes as a weapon, and could revert back to being a weapon -- which did happen when the robot was attacked later in the video. In Russian (via Google Translate): Это означает, что робот- ребенок был первоначально разработан, чтобы быть оружием . Человек, который робот продолжает называть папашу перенастроить робота , чтобы быть " ребенок" . Продавец предупреждает человека , что даже если робот был запрограммирован, чтобы действовать как ребенок , он все еще имел оригинальные цели в качестве оружия , и может вернуться к тому, оружие - что случилось , когда робот напал позже в видео , Eto oznachayet, chto robot- rebenok byl pervonachal'no razrabotan, chtoby byt' oruzhiyem . Chelovek, kotoryy robot prodolzhayet nazyvat' papashu perenastroit' robota , chtoby byt' " rebenok" . Prodavets preduprezhdayet cheloveka , chto dazhe yesli robot byl zaprogrammirovan, chtoby deystvovat' kak rebenok , on vse yeshche imel original'nyye tseli v kachestve oruzhiya , i mozhet vernut'sya k tomu, oruzhiye - chto sluchilos' , kogda robot napal pozzhe v video ,

[@SynthoidSounds]

Very creative twist on a relatively common theme, remarkable quality production. I'm surprised this isn't in the DUST collection . . . certainly worthy of that level of talent.

[@TootiFruuti]

"papa you've been crying " my heart 😭❤

[@CyberiusT]

Oh! That was brilliant! I have paid good money to see much worse.

[@ultragreenyellow56]

Giacomo Cimini are you the real Producer?..

[@ultragreenyellow56]

Giacomo Cimini k I would really like to help you out... but I don't know how... I'm thinking that Getting Markiplier to see this short video might help you, he is a popular and kind gaming KZbinr

[@ultragreenyellow56]

Giacomo Cimini oh... well, with your triple-tasking skills and how well you made that on your own I'm sure you will get some people's attention eventually...

[@merlinvergol3475]

in german we would say: ich ziehe den hut vor ihnen! that means a great compliment and more.

[@BDLabs2]

Yeah. Batman V. Superman is one of them for me 😁.

[@okamiamadeus5163]

This is truly an emotionaly touching short film, brilliant and a masterpiece in itself.

[@LEO-vf7bj]

Beautiful! Thank you for this presentation. Blood is thicker than water, and LOVE is thicker than blood.

[@sidnjal12223]

These sci fi movies are better then watching the long hours movies :D

[@ghettoracer]

I just watched blade runner 2049 yesterday and I was hugely disappointed it was so slow and hardly satisfying. This short film is much much better.

[@tsoul1333]

It's a good discription of saying that when humans lose something or someone close. they keep holding on to them for as long as they can. making that ilussion is a way for him to keep his son alive. in one word very very beautiful.

[@LargestClassifieds]

A short film that is mysterious, engaging, creative, all in all great elements in one package.

[@erikavery8521]

It's a very rare occurrence that I find a YT short that is perfectly balanced--great visuals and effects, talented actors, an immersive story (literally, in this case, and metaphorically), and doesn't fall flat or strings you along. Well done!

[@conniecarroll7222]

This is my 2nd time watching and it still brings a tear. Great writing and CGI.

[@jappleton0901]

I thought it was beautiful, so I shared it with some friends and family, hopefully what I see as a message of love and sacrifice will continue to resonate.

[@eddienichols209]

Bravo! So captivating and full of emotion. In a word, this short is simply incredible!

[@ImLeeAT]

awesome story, brilliant artwork, great actors... this stuff should be in our cinemas, not the crap we actual pay for

[@Vzon]

What a very well made movie that left me wanting more. I felt like I was watching a modern version of the Twilight Zone. I look forward to more!

[@Vzon]

Please keep me posted of any future endeavors! Great work sir.

[@philitwaken885]

yeah that scratched an itch I didn't know I had. very well done. its great as is, but you could flush it out and have a winning movie, trilogy, or series. was left craving more. Golf clap

[@philitwaken885]

+Giacomo Cimini I hope all the best for u. keep me posted k. I had to watch it again, I must say it (rocks so hard)

[@lpg12338]

+Vzon I agree.

[@petermarkstone5702]

wow , i would be happy to watch some full movie from you and your team. I'm critical movie analysis so i usually find something that i don't like in story, but in this one i LOVE IT all. Applause from me, if you ever do full 1h + movie i would be happy to watch it

[@SpikeMcLarty]

a sci-fi short film that is as good in its medium as an excellent sci-fi short story is in the written medium. Truly a rare, rare thing. Compliments to the creators.

[@AndrewMcMillenium]

This is easily the best short that I watched. Ever.

[@AndrewMcMillenium]

Prego )))

[@shermaljones5561]

i don't know why short stories like this is so underrated, this would be so much more beautiful it ends up getting a full movie to it

[@RebeccaQueen-ti1bk]

Wife back door not allowed ect

[@hilaryc3203]

Very touching story. Excellent performers and sets..first class.

[@Reckec]

This is one of the best movies I've seen on KZbin. A lot of these short films are more showcases of software or proof of concept. This one was a good story. It's got great potential for lengthening as well.

[@chasenicastro2287]

Wow, this is great! The cinematography and settings are very beautiful.

[@tuckhayes9402]

i'm not crying you are!....that was so sweet , made me remember the first time my son called me papa, almost twenty years ago.....seems like yesterday!

[@Shendra467]

Such a fantastic short story! Loved it all the way to the end.

[@heartsofhoney1888]

At about 3AM I am watching this and I must say it’s beautiful. What parent wouldn’t do for their child. I’m not drunk I’m just awake and stumble upon this movie so my review in the middle of the night is sincere.

[@jokidd4005]

What a riveting story that was, thank you for allowing me to see this!

[@jokidd4005]

***** wouldnt have missed it for the world,it is brilliant!

[@jokidd4005]

[@kaneowaikiki3298]

Beautiful story! A child's innocence lost, then regained, and a father's love.

[@mainfield09]

Top of the world. very well made. u guys must make a whole movie out of it.

[@aydenchester6196]

Giacomo Cimini egfyuhjikolpasergyuiopssdfghjklzxcvbnm,

[@alfonsoramirez6904]

Got the luck to say to my father ( when he was 80 years old , and a very long time of not shared life) : Thanks.

[@Chribit]

Now this is a universe i'd like to explore further :D great work.

[@ericworthing1853]

This is one of the most emotionally and philosophically powerful short films I've seen.

[@rdavian]

....this is how you make sci fi Hollywood

[@TheIcegoblin]

I still come back to watch this every now and again... something so unnerving that this could possibly be a version of a future yet to come

[@PrinceJes]

Why the hell isn't this a movie yet?

[@jeremym3772]

Giacomo Cimini have you approached netflix?

[@jeremym3772]

Giacomo Cimini maybe use this to create another kick starter you already have footage so im guessing(i dont know) you could use this to fund more of it and add more footage. add more footage and put it up on a site that allows the creator to charge a price for a particulat view. Could i ask what cost the most in this project?

[@jeremym3772]

Giacomo Cimini well hope you do looks like an interesting movie. Something netflix would actually be interested in. I know you said they come to you but maybe try getting this shown at a film festival in hopes of getting more financial backers with the aim of getting it on netflix or amazon

[@jenniferpower6665]

Brought tears to my eyes, heart achingly poignant, beautifully coloured, wonderfully acted.

[@johnhemlock4407]

this is outstanding should be made into a movie

[@RebeccaQueen-ti1bk]

Wife back door not allowed ect

[@jedics1]

What a beautiful film, manages to convey so many ideas and emotions that most of the hollywood bollocks fails to do with their millions..... These guys should be getting that money to turn this into a full length movie.... or better still a tv series.

[@jedics1]

I sent the link to a few friends, they all loved it as well. Surely you just need to get the right people to see it for it to get a long version of the story made! Imagine if the series started before his son died, then viewer get so see how close they were, the Artificial intelligence story has so many un explored possibilities, almost no body has done one on the benevolent side like The Nostalgist has.

[@JodiBaskoro]

i love this. More varied videos like this and/or live music jam session please

[@MattRudduck]

Absolutely beautiful... For me, Science-Fiction isn't just about futuristic stories, or stories about technology... Sub-plots, sure. Science-Fiction is about beauty, wonder and awe. This had me invested in the story and its characters from the beginning until the end. The major thing for me with any film, is story and its pacing. You guys nailed it. Well done. When the little android-child decided to wipe its memory, my heart sank. Not many short films can get me feeling like that.

[@JasonPolkovitz]

This is truly amazing. Lovely.

[@EliotLu]

A beautiful irony; even in this depicted dystopian society, seemingly impossible love between man and machine results in the most touching aspect of humanity.. self-sacrifice. Thanks for this masterpiece.

[@CrashandTrash596]

Sad, and brilliant.

[@neshko20]

It is so emotional.It is enriching the point of view.Marvelous

[@RebeccaQueen-ti1bk]

Wife back door not allowed ect

[@RebeccaQueen-ti1bk]

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[@pekkasaarinen2902]

Been watching short sci-fi movies on KZbin for two days straight and seen many wonderful pieces, but this was the best of them all. Kudos.

[@stevenumphlett6730]

exceptional visual and story magnificent.

[@stevenumphlett6730]

***** it's fantastic deserving of a broader audience as did "El Machino".. very thought provoking on many levels.. humanitie comes from within its taught just like with anything so who's the machine..

[@StephenBeville]

Brilliant! Carefully crafted to deliver just the right levels of emotion throughout the storyline. Very well done!

[@msufiyan]

Well first of all I've never watched a short movie before.. Always saw the short movie nominations in Oscars but never got around and watched one, I'm glad this was my first..

[@nomebear]

This is one of the best concepts / storyline that I have seen in a very, very long time. Such a good lesson.

[@therealmaxspeedster]

Nice....Kind of reminds me a litttle bit of "Surrogates", people would rather see what pleases them instead of the truth.

[@USER_S4V4NT]

i love how it incorporates 2 completely different settings and art styles

[@АлексейРегентов-д1о]

Wonderful! Really great short movie!

[@Navin.R.Johnson]

So many stories today take so long to convey so little. This one, on the other hand, is a wonderful story, told wonderfully.

[@TheSilentHamish]

Oh wait. It's the The Merovingian from 'The Matrix: Reloaded'

[@DaveyBrasco]

+SilentHamish Also known as Lambert Wilson. :)

[@guy6411]

Makes sense because both of them are cyberpunk sub-genre

[@RebeccaQueen-ti1bk]

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[@RebeccaQueen-ti1bk]

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[@RebeccaQueen-ti1bk]

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[@vardellsfolly5200]

That short film had more soul, and heart than most Hollywood creations.. Pure imagination. Raw emotion.. And so sad.. Why are we attracted by such sad stories so?

[@_jason.047_6]

Wow. What a brilliant little movie. I love it.

[@itplanet480]

Ohh my god, You guy's deserve the world, Much famous as they , What a concept, story, acting, thank you for allowing me to watch this,after watching this its like my life is complete

[@nexus2b164]

The new Pinocchio. Very smart movie.

[@mrgreggles998]

Incredible CGI in addition to the story. It's pretty amazing that this sort of stuff can be produced outside of a big budget studio. Kudos to the creators.

[@saikrishnadandi1127]

this story is heart touching....

[@dustinsiegrist1533]

the short story was a really great read. this movie was spot on, and added so much to the visuals.

[@LordTelperion]

Ouch...right in the feels.

[@WaterhouseFilms]

Possibly the best soundtrack in a short film I've seen in a long time. That composer's going places

[@RebeccaQueen-ti1bk]

Wife back door not allowed ect

[@squamish4244]

Edwardian steampunk, cool!

[@charliewdb]

Just a machine, just animation, but such compassion, love the way your films always have a twist, keep em coming

[@jasonselph6968]

Damn tear-jerking altruistic cyborg adolescents...

[@RebeccaQueen-ti1bk]

Wife back door not allowed ect

[@shuttereff3ct593]

Holy moly, I have been searching for this for a year. finally.

[@thekhenthul]

it is like a full movie, just that it is short :)

[@alexasaltz4229]

Found it! So glad, this is a really good one!

[@Jafcon69]

holy fuck man that was good!! MOAR!!!!

[@cestaron634]

it's funny how most of these kind of shorts have stories that are much better than most movies these days.

[@RiazUddin-sk3uw]

Wow, loved it! Life is such an illusion.

[@mshinasherman7914]

Riaz Uddin No life is a computer! For real a program!

[@KDPlaysGames]

Everything about this was wonderfully done, this should be made into a longer film maybe with more story explanation and what exactly the devices in that world do and how it actually affects the characters.

[@nicerperson1]

Loved it, great casting, fantastic art.

[@nicerperson1]

***** Do you have any others? I will check your KZbin channel. Thank YOU!

[@nicerperson1]

***** I just watched, the actors pulled me into it, so it was really enjoyable. I especially loved the subtle effects, the dingy room with a high tech panel on the wall, the dystopian city with robotic butterflies. A far cry from Hollywood were the CGI overwhelms the film or the film has to depend on special effects. Reminds me of the use of tech in Blade Runner. Thanks again, a pleasure to watch.

[@KeverneEasonMAPP]

Amazing story and such emotion....beautiful story of the love between a Father and Son at all cost!

[@KeverneEasonMAPP]

It was my pleasure as I know how much effort it takes to get any project off the ground and onto our screens....RESPECT tot you!

[@sc-sp4cm]

very very good, i hope you make more soon,

[@sc-sp4cm]

good luck with that, we need some new stories out there, i'm getting tired of people remaking the same movies every 20 or 30 years,

[@RoemDaug]

I want to see a feature length of this so badly! It's awesome!

[@sniffy6999999]

Nice to see the author taking the time to reply in the comments, Giacomo. I thought at first you might be a 'bot', but I don't think you are. :)

[@webace29]

Absolutely mind blowing, would love to see this as a full fledged blockbuster at the cinema

[@CrimeDoesNotPay]

Dang, this was good

[@johnvaldez8830]

Should be a series...there is so much potential here...positively outstanding creativity!