Their War (Short Film 2019)

[@billyandrew]

Excellent work, Max! Leaders disagree and common men die...in their millions.

[@37phoenix12]

Leaders should fight themselves for their quarrels and leave others in peace!

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you Billy!

[@rockstarJDP]

I'm not crying I've just... got dust in my eyes...

[@sdkfz-pm9kj]

same, same 😭😭

[@sdkfz-pm9kj]

its so dusty 😭😭😭

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you for watching!

[@randyedwards3244]

My Great Uncle was killed in the "Great War", he died during one of the mustard gas attacks. Before shipping out he proposed to his girl, Winnifred Williams. As a child I received gifts from my "Auntie Winnie" who was a wonderful, caring older lady. I'm now 67 and it wasn't until about five years ago that I asked my mother who she was, as I knew mom had only one sibling, "Dorothy". That was when I learned of Winnie's relationship with my Great Uncle Harold. Winnie never married and was treated by mom's family as if she had been married to my Great Uncle.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you for sharing your story. Appreciate you watching!

[@serpentines6356]

Wonderful story. Am so glad they brought her into the family. What a wonderful thing to do. It gave her a feeling of belonging, and being able to stay connected to the family of the man she loved. Blessings for you all. 🙏💜🌿

[@johnm4154]

So many children without fathers. So many wives who lost their husband's. All this carnage just laid the seeds of the next World War.

[@sdkfz-pm9kj]

so many fathers and mothers without children.......

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Well, that and the harsh conditions set by the Allies at the end of WW1.

[@CharlesMcgowen]

WW2 saw more death, more destruction the world over than WW1. But trench warfare was absolutely horrifying.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Completely agree. Thank you for watching.

[@brucejefferson3257]

And no one knows who started the war or ever asks. Hint, - it was started by the same people who financed it.

[@harperfilm4379]

Loved it! Why is this not more popular?!

[@wolfhodgkinson6866]

Because no one really wants to know. To those people, it's like a football match. Because there are no winners, everyone loses.

[@chalicefilms3951]

We agree, but then we're quite biased!

[@serpentines6356]

​@@wolfhodgkinson6866 Not always. Sometimes there needs to be, and are "winners." The Allies needed to stop Hitler. Thank goodness we "won." There are other madmen out in the world that need to be stopped.

[@mamavswild]

Just saw this- it was in my list of recommendations because I enjoy WWII short films...this was amazing and so beautifully done. I hope this gets to a wider audience, it deserves it!

[@brainzwellex9224]

It’s ww1

[@mamavswild]

@@brainzwellex9224 yes I know, but because the KZbin algorithm is the way it is, WWI short films end up on my recommended, also. That’s what I meant.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thanks so much for watching and the kind words!

[@dougoneill7266]

If this is 1914, I'm fairly sure that steel helmets were not being issued at this stage.

[@Rooninator54]

War is the poor and powerless killing each other while the rich and powerful gain more of both

[@rowdyyates5345]

Not exactly, but thanks for the opinion!

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you for watching.

[@freekoffhisleash]

I have watched a ton of these short films and to me, this was by far one of the best I have seen. Made me wish it were a lot longer......

[@chalicefilms3951]

What amazing feedback. Thank you!

[@williamhoude4165]

Excellent story line told in a short film, superb acting.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you! Glad you liked it!

[@andrescassidy9117]

Great short film

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you!

[@kworyl6490]

Can’t imagine the anxiety and fear the night before deployment! Hats off to those that serve and have served 🫡

[@chalicefilms3951]

Completely agree. Thank you for watching.

[@Damo3445]

This was amazing, a beautiful short

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thanks so much!

[@keepingitreal7183]

Thank you for those excellent short masterpieces! Outstanding!

[@annaauset2230]

Wonderful short film and great acting! This should get more views and likes!

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thanks so much! We agree!

[@bertilak6580]

Wonderful work, Max, and a very moving film. Congratulations to you and all your team!

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you very much!

[@nickivory6831]

Fantastic production! Congratulations.

[@richardbell466]

Sign of the times. Great film and very important lesson.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you!

[@SpaceRyder444]

Simply brilliant!

[@tomgulding1774]

So brave. Getting killed for no reason, on both sides.

[@ceciljohnrhodes4987]

There was more than enough reason on the ententes side

[@tomgulding1774]

@ and what is left now? Look at GB today… is this the country the young men fought for? Bad luck.

[@English.Andy1]

Shows us that war doesn’t just affect one generation but it’s consequences carry on for generations.

[@37phoenix12]

I think every soldier who's leaving for war should see this movie but even more those who send them to war and especially now in Russia and Ukraine!

[@chalicefilms3951]

High praise. Thank you.

[@anthonybarbuto6012]

U are kidding.....u think Putin cares?. He sends men to die.......I'll trained.....poorly equipped in run down vehicles. Putin cares?...No...... dictator's don't care about people. They are sociopaths. Read the book.....the sociopath next store. It describes sociopathy. That's what most politicians..... certainly what all dictators are......

[@Mr.Thermistor7228]

This is amazing well done

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thanks so much! Appreciate you watching.

[@samsam18200]

Wow

[@JustaRemf]

The first deployment was filled with both apprehension and excitement, the second with a determination to make a difference and the third with a resignation to just get it over with. 😒

[@sionsoschwalts2762]

The Swedish Mauser for all the shooting sceens was an odd choice, as was the lack of artillery and bayonets. Not a bad movie overall.

[@ThomasPrior-wv6zn]

ONE WITH THE PIPE , HES STANDING IN THE FIRE GLOW IN THETRENCH , HIS HEAD ABOVE THE PARRAPIT NO NO WAY

[@MrShenyang1234]

Amazing film. Great acting and storyline. Very sad ending, as is normally the case with War.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thanks so much!

[@Bayern_Supremacy]

War is war and you shouldn't be afraid of what your duty is. The enemy will kill you before you do if you are scared or nervous or anything, don't be afraid of your duty and carry on with your job because no one really cares. Helping your country and killing the enemy is better than sparing him because one day everyone will die and it will just be one big damn thing. Be yourself and carry on.

[@davidfoss4836]

Yeah, OK. Input from experts is always appreciated.

[@mito88]

​@@davidfoss4836 basement warriors

[@AF-vm6xx]

@@davidfoss4836exactly my thoughts. 😂 what a tool.

[@edwardsisson3580]

Thank you for your cervix

[@edwardsisson3580]

​@@AF-vm6xxThank you for your cervix

[@gregtaylor9682]

A very poignant ending, I guess the humanitarian twist is that Nikolaus forwarded Arthur's letter ?

[@JacquesMeoff]

No need to guess, that's exactly what happened - he's written "forgive me" on the back of the letter

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you both for watching!

[@rowdyyates5345]

Fantastic!. I am a 2x Iraq and 2x A’stan vet.

[@edwardsisson3580]

Thank you for your cervix.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Agreed. Thank you. And thank you for taking the time to watch.

[@philsteele7151]

A baby cries, a man fires, another man dies, all to start a greater conflict, when will it end.

[@Bayern_Supremacy]

The story started in 1914 and he went to war, but the helmets and uniforms for both countries are wrong. The movie is brilliant.

[@AF-vm6xx]

Most of the volunteers ended up fighting not untill 1916. When those helmers and uniforms were used.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you both for watching!

[@dbindle]

Looks like an excerpt from a larger budget feature. Solid acting, great camera work, sound and sound FX, editing and music score - all around. Overall effect is a poignant war tragedy with no low budget distractions (to my eyes)

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thanks so much for the kind words and feedback! Glad you enjoyed!

[@brickproduction1815]

Amazing work! Amazing production

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind feedback.

[@edwardsisson3580]

I liked this film. Good work gents 👏Perfect ending.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thanks so much!

[@electrichellion5946]

45,825 views in 5 years! That is all? Great short and thanks for posting this online.

[@chalicefilms3951]

It's getting there! Share it far and wide!

[@ThomasPrior-wv6zn]

THROUGH THE EYES OF 21ST CEN MAN

[@vladimirfelzmann9477]

a grim story simply told *****

[@JacquesMeoff]

Very powerful and poignant for such a short film. I wish this could reach a greater audience

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you!

[@darioraschi230]

Very authentic to watch enjoyed everything not gory for a change

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you for watching!

[@marcmelvin3010]

A tragic movie, for a war filled with immeasurable tragedies.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you for watching!

[@karl-friedrichweidner1614]

Was für eine europäische Tragödie, dieser Krieg. Mein Urgroßvater fiel am 21.März 1916 südlich Arras und hinterließ eine Frau und drei Kinder. Seinen Sohn hat er nie gesehen.

[@memirandawong]

Those young soldiers who are trained to hate their enemy don't often realize they could be killing their best friend in other circumstances.

[@thepoppyman844]

“OJ ENGLÄNDER! YOU TALKING ABOUT KILLING US?!” “YOU BET WE ARE FRITZ! HERE, HAVE PACK OF CIGARETTES!” “WAS!? THESE ARE FRENCE! THEY ARE TO STRONG FOR US, THEY SET OUR LUNGS ON FIRE!” “EXACTLY!”

[@Bayern_Supremacy]

*FRITZ REKTS ENGLAND*

[@cycyberian4735]

EXCELLENT

[@jorgen-55]

So many beautiful young people dying for rottening empires.

[@nickjung7394]

Unfortunately, human nature has always produced people who wish to enslave others. It is fortunate for us that there are people that lace themselves between us and these people!

[@iersejounge]

They fought for corporations not countries. They died for nothing. Total depopulation event. Fight to free the small countries ,yet Ireland is still occupied by the UK (as it was then) . I'd never fight to kill another man but I'd die trying to save him.

[@Lassisvulgaris]

Which corporations? Your evidence and documentation , please...?

[@mito88]

​@@Lassisvulgaris the bank of england, for starters

[@Lassisvulgaris]

@@mito88 Documentation, please...?

[@Lassisvulgaris]

@@mito88 BTW, neo nazi, since you have 88 in your name...? Will you now: - Avoid the question about documentation, and change the subject? - Try reverse burden of evidence? - Ignore the question, and prove you're a conspiracy buff...?

[@AF-vm6xx]

@@Lassisvulgarisjust google yourself. You selfentitled little b*tch.

[@thunder3470]

Guys, lets no idolize anything, family , relationships anything. The things of this world are temporal. Seek the Lord

[@andrewherold389]

By the way,suppose the powers that be called for a war and nobody showed up ?

[@edwardsisson3580]

They'd still tax us to pay for it. 😢

[@chalicefilms3951]

There's another film in itself.

[@dfnxINC]

For how long will this keep happening... I can just hope that it doesn't happen to me.

[@edwil111]

this happened over and over and here an here and there....

[@anthai-p7k]

Very good

[@JimHugg]

WW1 does piss me off for the was they just through good men away and didn't think of a better way sooner, I'm just glad America only spent a year in that nonsense war.

[@marcsmalkin5890]

pretty good...

[@boogaloofever]

There's no way an officer would have that conversation with subordinate

[@nickjung7394]

I take it you have never served!

[@chalicefilms3951]

@@nickjung7394 Thank you for watching! Appreciate the support.

[@millbartwikipedia9925]

Why do the Germans have a British accent?

[@curbthepain]

My ultrawide is finally useful. (don't buy one)

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you for watching!

[@anthonybarbuto6012]

Wwl was such a waste of an entire generation of young men. Read the books.....guns of august......and......to end all wars. The politicians and generals lived in luxury while the troops suffered the horrors of trench warfare. Also read the book......all quiet on the western front. The 1930s movie with lew ayres is a good adaption of the book . The dumb generals used 1800 era tactics against 20th century weapons like machine guns......... slaughtering millions. What a waste. Also read......war is a racket by usa general smedley butler. U will be angry........like i was when i read the books. There is no glory in war.......just death.....

[@arch3088]

That actor needs to learn how to shoot. The rifle had no recoil and he held it like a girl. I couldn't watch anymore.

[@Herr_Escher]

I noticed that too, but still, there's no denying good cinema.

[@brucesnyder690]

What a stupid waste.

[@chalicefilms3951]

Thank you for watching.

[@Microbe1972]

Please, don't try to speak German if you are not a native speaker! It is better then to keep to english... As a native German, this kills the immersion totally. It sounds wrong and you can't act, if you're not speaking the language fluently. It sounds so... unreal. But the film intends to show 'reality'... The moment I heared this fake-german language, the film lost my attention...

[@andnowi]

Boring ... sorry, what?

[@samcolt1079]

IM WITH YOU. WHAT A WAIST OF MONEY AND TIME. WAR SUCKS