Less Than Human

In the aftermath of a zombie outbreak, zombies are cured and exiled to secluded camps. There has been talk about rehabilitating post-zombies back into society. Steve, the journalist reporting on the case, thinks the zombies still pose a threat to society. He ventures into one of these camps to prove to the world that rehabilitation is out the question.
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LESS THAN HUMAN was made by a team of 3rd year Character Animation & CG Art students at The Animation Workshop/VIA University College in Viborg, Denmark. Check out the individual students blogs (links below) to learn more about the talent behind the film!
CREDITS
Steffen Bang Lindholm
Director/Editor/Animator - steffenlindholm.com
Anna Eckhoff Ohrt Nissen
CG Generalist/Production Manager/Rigger - www.annanissen.dk
Ditte Marie Ludvigsen
Art Director/Texturing- & Lighting Artist - www.dittemarieludvigsen.com/
Lasse Steinbeck
Technical Director/Pipeline TD & Rigger - lassesteinbeck.com
Matilde Søltoft
Animation Lead/Animator - / matildesoltoft
Morten Vestbjerg Bøgelund Lassen
CG Generalist/Modeller/Concept Sculptor - fnuk.strikingly.com/
Julie Rebecca Billeskov Astrup
Animator/Assistant Production Manager - www.julieastrup.dk
Ida Marie Søndergaard
Animator/Storyboard Artist - idasoendergaard.com/
Additional animation:
Pedro Ivo Carvalho de Araujo Silva
Lasse Rützou Bruntse
Sara Jespersen Holm
Camilla Smidt
Sidonie Vidal
Antoine J.L.L. Lefevre
Dorte Flensted Jensen
Story Consultants:
Line Hoej Hoestrup
Mathilde Garreau
Music composed by Anders “Ormen” Christophersen

[@_hereforyou_4646]

I love the line “Are you coming, or what? You’ve got my car keys!” implying that he wouldn’t have come back for his coworker had he had his car keys on him. It just shows how much more humanity Don and Andy have, than the actual unaffected humans.

[@muhammadsaif2739]

Wow I didn’t even notice that detail!

[@rio_05]

Omg finally one comment who thought about this ! I wrote about it too but was scrolling to find out that how come nobody got this BIG detail

[@stanleyhape8427]

You have THE car keys .

[@hedwig7s]

You forgot about the cameraman

[@CaptainLongbone]

Looks like a case of apocalypse survivor mindset.

[@peachyrice7016]

The saddest part is that the news would probably cut out the part where they’re making up at the end and only show the “terrifying meltdown”

[@AKIForLeni18]

Sadly, that's how media is.

[@destiny4295]

That's news for you

[@SleepySnapbody]

and thats why this short is terrifyingly accurate (besides the zombie people)

[@diogeneilcane7028]

that's exactly the point why do you need yo say that?

[@Marian_07]

ARMY!!

[@masterofthecontinuum]

A story about cured zombies post-outbreak is a really clever idea. I'd love to see more media explore this concept.

[@bensilver28]

Somewhat fits the books/Movie The Girl With All The Gifts

[@ronen6283]

How did you know that’s what it’s about? Could be about people who were cured from some disease that ruined their lives.

[@livepoultryfreshkilled]

@@ronen6283 dog they have a sign that says "DANGER: ZOMBIES" outside when the anchor is signing off

[@lukaluukaa]

I agree, I want to see more media like this- the only other thing I’ve really seen this presented in is a BBC series called In The Flesh

[@Dc-kk9bd]

​@@ronen6283a combination of common sense and having an iq above 100

[@Overlordough1201]

I love how open to interpretation there relationship is. They could be lovers, they could be friends, they could even be total strangers who found each other after the outbreak, but they love each other in a way that hurts when the other hurts. Very cool

[@tommyok1232]

​@@TheChosenAkuma you just did not read this comment did you

[@kingjammm3500]

@@TheChosenAkuma also if they are who cares? What’s so bad about it ?

[@TheChosenAkuma]

@@kingjammm3500 kids get manipulated by the lgbtq and makes kids believe that they are gay or that they can change their gender, like when a 6 year old sees two guys kissing, it messes with the kids mind and makes them confused with their sexuality, im not good at explaining things but I hope I did good

[@MarleyLostHisMarbles]

@@TheChosenAkuma I can tell you only read part of this.

[@TheChosenAkuma]

@@MarleyLostHisMarbles I actually read the whole thing but you can assume if you want to

[@gregpotter5462]

These zombies are the most human humans I've seen in a while

[@xxninjasansxx4684]

Even the the humans act more of a monster (except for the cameraman)

[@thesilentshadow1256]

@@xxninjasansxx4684 the camera man is just the best chad I’ve ever seen ;)

[@ClarkyWarky]

Us gay zombies aren't monsters... we're more human than humans.

[@spcrri4796]

@@ClarkyWarky The two zombies in this video aren't even gay though. It clearly states that on the website.

[@Lemuel928]

They have evolved intelligence!?!

[@popflicktionedits3256]

I hated the reporter, they really were doing nothing wrong and have a right to be upset

[@pinkfurret6245]

That's how the media works.

[@inessa5923]

@@pinkfurret6245 Still, fuck the reporter.

[@cit1zz3n.ex3]

I'm pretty sure the reporter was afraid, I'd be too.

[@keichan6278]

@@cit1zz3n.ex3 You’re the only one who speaks the truth. Pretty sure no person in the right mind would not be scared. People who say they wouldn’t should be thrown into a room with domesticated predators of humans and see them fight.

[@bk7064]

So none of you guys would be scared for your life when a massive zombie is angry? Give me a break and be reasonable.

[@gexkster]

Don and Andy show so much real compassion and empathy for eachother. It truly shows that they are truly still human. The reporter did not care that they were, he wanted a good story. Camera man on the other part seems to have a genuine interest in their story. These characters are so beautifully done, i would love to see them fleshed out more, and in a full length film.

[@bertferri-5685]

Ha ha, you said ' fleshed out'. Good one.

[@theironrubberduck]

Pun intended?

[@Urodeprag]

Thing is that, if people said the truth on the internet, then they get called crazy. By people like you, by people like me, by anyone. You wouldn't understand how much brainwashing occurs in your life.

[@azazelblackfire816]

eh, I'm pretty sure the reporter was more afraid than wanting a good story, but yeah, you are allowed to interpret it that way.

[@cresar369]

andy is such a sweetheart, don is broken but still has a good heart and most importantly props to the cameraman decided stay and capture that beautiful moment

[@nati.7700]

i love how the camera man thinks totally different from the reporter, and that he thinks that they are literally humans

[@CHERRY-es9hu]

Well first he was afraid then just not afraid and just see what happens next.

[@thewrongjoke]

They were

[@eliotguillot8315]

The cameraman is supposed to be the viewer i think

[@zeks_8803]

Reporter: IMMA HEAD OUT Camera man:👁👄👁

[@Vick_or_somethin]

@@zeks_8803 I smell dramaaaaaa

[@joesmith4412]

This low key sad af

[@theflyingegg3557]

Joe Smith agreed. Dear god

[@jeffrey871]

Joe Smith why does this comment have more than 1k like but less than 5 commenta

[@jeffrey871]

comments*

[@youpo1]

Joe Smith gave me crippling depression

[@potatopie3633]

Who TF says low key anymore

[@backupacount7091]

These zombies have a better relationship than a lot of humans do

[@Cheesyrat0]

Fr I want what they have.

[@alexthedemon2203]

@@Cheesyrat0 Fiction

[@nikolajilic2479]

i like how realistic the interaction between them is

[@hopperfromstrangerthings4706]

i think im going mental lad

[@hopperfromstrangerthings4706]

CALM DOWN LAD IM ONLY JOCKING

[@hopperfromstrangerthings4706]

JEEZUS

[@Queen-rs6rv]

I love how the camera man didn't run away with the reporter. 😊

[@elixtido1448]

He's not the same political party as the journalist. I mentioned no sides.

[@68plus1.]

ikr

[@duolingoowl127]

because the cameraman is immortal

[@mandysmith9236]

Well does that make him smart or

[@threepe0]

@@mandysmith9236 he wasn't as prejudiced and realized there was nothing to run away from, so yeah I'd say so

[@Ben-jl2rh]

Yes

[@robkies]

alfredo linguini

[@lalasummers7345]

true.

[@ivomaladi531]

True

[@HelloThere-os3ev]

@@celineophile same

[@aaauuguhu9048]

Damn it your profile picture got me

[@pixxeldust]

It’s horrible to see how even when they’re clearly just as human as everyone else, the man was willing to interpret the tiniest negative thing they do as proof they don’t belong in society, even though he likely wouldn’t have minded if they were humans acting like that. It’s even worse to realise that this prejudice is an actual thing right now in the real world being held against real groups of people.

[@doctorgrubious7725]

probably doesn't help that they're walking disease centers

[@TheDrifter450]

The film is an allegory for gay people

[@alexthedemon2203]

@@TheDrifter450 Really now? and when did you come to that conclusion?

[@TheDrifter450]

@@alexthedemon2203 Are you dense?

[@alexthedemon2203]

@@TheDrifter450 Are you?

[@user-ti4ul7gx2y]

I love how the zombies are so realistic and act more like humans

[@veosult9066]

Yeah, they actually have emotions.

[@starkiller332]

I like how the camera man even has some personality even though he doesn't talk or show his face what so ever.

[@isabellek-q3183]

This is a true piece of art

[@marlon2136]

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[@ozzylepunknown551]

@@marlon2136 Who the Hell is that woman in your videos comments

[@tomcommenter2650]

Yes

[@AngelPossum]

For sure he know what's up

[@xXBarbDwireXx]

"Any urges?" *touches the other man's arm*

[@camera2178]

*timestamp?*

[@sleepycat514]

Camera 2:36

[@that_acidic_psych_ward]

I don’t know man, seems kinda gay to me

[@ZecaPinto1]

@[AP-STUDENT] Adrian Duncan Esquierdo yes its what you thought

[@ZecaPinto1]

@@that_acidic_psych_ward yes. Its what you thought

[@oswaldfriedman7116]

I’ve loved this short for years but it definitely hits different after COVID. The zombies’ wants and emotions really hit home

[@berrysu3548]

Fr tho it really hits hard

[@TopDrek]

You people act like you survived a world war. You couldn't go to parties for a month, get over it.

[@tommarnt]

@@TopDrek what's the matter? people can't be relatable?

[@ComicGladiator]

@@TopDrek Parts of the world had their liberty majorly curtailed for 2 years.

[@yourlowkeyidiot]

I feel like this film might also represent how society treats depression. Some people describe depression as ''turning into zombies". The two miss their old lives and want to go back to the times where everything was fine. The recharter represents how society refuses to help those people suffering. Despite the zombies expressing mentally and emotionally human emotions they are still treated as horrible monsters leading to the recharter leaving. Just like how depressed people are still humans but society ignores their problems because they're ''different"

[@Raya-ix9xr]

I think the same goes for all types of mental illness

[@mrvespuccia.k.ameganite1747]

@yourlowkeyidiot I kind of doubt it, since besides that one aspect of zombies representing depression there’s nothing suggesting that. That’s because the zombies in the short are demonized to the point where they’re forcefully segregated into ghettos and people want them to all die, since near the end of the short you could see graffiti on one of the walls saying “zombies go back to your graves”. That’s a far cry from how depression is viewed in real life since I’ve never seen anyone with depression be demonized this much. At most people have a callous, disappointed, “suck it up” attitude towards depression that’s not present in the short. Also the recharter can’t represent society ignoring mentally ill people since he’s actively trying to demonize them and push an agenda. If the recharter really represented society’s views on people suffering then he wouldn't have had an agenda and he would simply act disinterested and like his time is being wasted. Even if he had an agenda, it would make much more sense if it was to show how lazy and well off the zombies are, and instead of complaining about their pain they should just pull themselves on the bootstraps, not “look these zombies are still monsters and they should remain segregated bc they still want to kill people” Personally I think this short is supposed to represent something like allied occupation of Germany after ww2, where the people around them demonized the Germans and wanted them all dead, and there was a debate on if they should be allowed to be independent and reunify, which in the shorts case is being reintegrated into society.

[@ronn6946]

Then what would the cameraman represent here?

[@alexthedemon2203]

@@ronn6946 Why does everything have to be a representation?

[@alexthedemon2203]

@@Raya-ix9xr Wait being depressed is a mental illness?

[@notyourhero1685]

We gonna talk about the camera man? He is brave af

[@l4c32n._.]

I think he just isn't stupid like the reporter, he understands what he's seeing and doesn't sheepishly believe in a wrong common belief

[@justacat15]

Cameraman is the strongest being in the universe

[@freedrick5206]

damn you did not get the message of this short at all

[@theye29]

@@freedrick5206 damn you think that all shorts need to have a meaning

[@freedrick5206]

@@theye29 no but this one did

[@marley8045]

Dude this guys organs are hanging out and he be SMOKING

[@randomstuff....iguess6521]

Meh, lung cancer dosent efect zombies... wait... are tyese zombies?

[@maxseigner4803]

@@randomstuff....iguess6521 yes they are

[@doctorcursed6181]

helth

[@theclayisvile]

i mean what other damage can be done😭

[@sinthorana2814]

Yeah, smoking k- oh. Never mind.

[@Michelle-ms8qj]

This is a very apt allegory of how most mainstream societies treat ex-convicts. Loved the plot, title, voice acting, and cinematography. Very clean.

[@ihaveabunda]

I feel like if the camman was left alone on this he wouldve had a regular cool conversation with those guys. No words spoken yet there was a lot of empathy showed by the camman

[@pidialski]

"deep breathes exercises really release the spiritual toxins" *_breathes in cigarette smoke_*

[@unusanusshalllive457]

Hes dead already so what

[@milkisses582]

heyo

[@sunwukong23]

Thats very big brain

[@bodyofamanspiritofabeast7130]

Umm

[@elbarto5330]

yeah hahaha

[@heyitsharry9381]

The writing and voice acting is so natural I want to see more of don and Andy

[@shatteredonyx6667]

Same

[@dylanmcbeath178]

Is there anymore

[@Thebombonlyone]

Hes making dumb anime instead

[@batterylife7793]

The Bomb yeah,the only anime I like is a whisker away

[@superbersyt]

Agreed this is epic

[@kasius7768]

I love the little details of the reporter only focusing on the bad or threatening things. And while the cameraman did the same sometimes (zooming in on Don's injury, and when he bared his teeth) they also zoomed in on Andy picking the flower back up, and the plants growing on the windowsill, and they stayed to show Don play Andy the harmonica before the reporter came back, I just think it was nice that they didn't immediately run away with the reporter.

[@joshuasmyth3115]

I love the cameraman. The reporter is terrified and leaves, portraying the deep-seated and unreasonable fear of these people whereas the cameraman seeks to capture it all. The good and bad. A genuine person.

[@brennanperry8001]

Historians in the future will watch this and say "man, those zombies were really great friends"

[@Dragoooooon]

Yeah...

[@purple5098]

They were roommates

[@Dragoooooon]

@@purple5098 Ohmygod they were _roomattttttes_

[@justsumfroggat4201]

On the website it states that they’re just friends and that Don is a father figure to Andy. Don was also married; however, Andy is not.

[@BeefWagon]

And after that harmonica playing? That was damn cute

[@briantly9289]

I know Andy is the zombie portrayed as the one who cares the most in the beginning, but I think people are sleepin on Don. It takes a lot to throw away your pride and anger to heal the divide between two people, and what he did shows how much he cares for their relationship.

[@TrelliessRose]

I 100% agree.

[@TheLostWill]

Yeah, he's angry but he still has a heart and when he sees his friend (or whatever) is hurt he knows he took it too far and knows he needs to apologise. He's a man who had his live taken from him, but he doesn't want to lose anything else

[@gaelatriano5996]

Zombies are good

[@gaelatriano5996]

By good I mean not evil

[@o.lyandzberg2784]

@@TheLostWill They are gay

[@jeebus69420]

We need a sequel to this beautiful short. Hell I would pay for this concept to be turned into a full feature length movie.

[@alexthedemon2203]

Would you pay?

[@SodaCider641]

@@alexthedemon2203 it is such an interesting concept than any other zombie movie. Usually we see it from the survivors’ perspectives but seeing it from the perspective of the zombies who’ve been cured is a whole new level!

[@alexthedemon2203]

@@SodaCider641 Im sure it is but i dont see you handing out your wallet

[@snowman1352]

God, this is beautiful. So much communicated in so little time. The animation was smooth and unique. Pixar should hold themselves to these standards.

[@ivansmith8619]

Cocaine

[@patrickstarinreallife3432]

Even though the cameraman didn’t say a word, you can tell he cared for the couple.

[@StepLadderOG]

Oh, I somehow didnt even know they were a couple

[@angrykid3966]

Is the skinny one a girl or boy? Wait- ARE THEY GAY GAY ZOMBIE COOL Edit: this is a joke

[@darthcannabris5406]

@@StepLadderOG they aren’t, don is 52 and andy is 26. don is a father figure to andy the website says.

[@Goosaq]

@Makaylah Reynolds No, it wouldn't.

[@darthcannabris5406]

@Makaylah Reynolds bc a father/son dynamic is a lot more meaningful imo.

[@moneyfu5989]

The man said he was in the facility for 6 years. The reporter said the cure was developed 5 years ago. He was put in the prison for 1 year without the cure.

[@moneyfu5989]

@MarkoTheRussian I know but 1 year off for an estimate? I mean, that's a bit much if you ask me.

[@shan227]

Boy math

[@madisonbowen8126]

bob ross bruh I thought my dog died when I was 6 turns out I was 3. it happens

[@nico-ke1nn]

that means he could’ve been cured 5 years ago

[@kingtreedede7303]

bob ross it’s not like he had a calendar

[@cinnamonsassafras6622]

Why can't I just get more of this in a feed? Way down the list I found this gem. AND immediately right back to disasters and horror. Maybe it's just me. I count this as a win. This writer an animator did a great job.

[@worldwar2freak937]

This really does a great job on how we view others as a society, and how the media manipulates the news for its own benefit

[@lulut402]

spot on

[@ustazhishamuddinabdulaziz5792]

“Less than human”, its not the zombie (don and andy), its the human that throw them away

[@sailaab]

sahi baat

[@brieanabaharchapman4302]

Best comment

[@danthedark_]

bruh that's deep

[@annmiller6480]

@Brosef Stylin1878 In this video, though, the zombie outbreak was treated like a disease rather than a post-death phenomenon. Historically, many people were treated the same way as these guys because they had an illness that wasn't understood at the time and was therefore considered beyond control.

[@khrismanauval4383]

Ann Miller Coronavirus?

[@uppdogg]

*"Don! There's humans out here!"*

[@mapleippersiel2203]

AggressivelySaltedPotato 69 likes

[@jjwente]

No 116

[@vorples4886]

Me after I haven’t gone outside in a month.

[@forveer3531]

@@jjwente 381

[@krystians5477]

n

[@Isa-uy9rw]

I would love for this to be a series or video game. The storytelling was immaculate.

[@kevinrodiano23]

So this is what happened to Gusteau after he died in Ratatouille...

[@therandomtroll5935]

I like it when the "zombie" came out for the first time and was trying to talk.

[@minilamma4879]

But the movie people shot them instead ;C

[@trustierdino5088]

I can agree because think as if you were a zombie and we’re just locked away for 6 year never being able to talk to someone you used to be

[@JarredChaisson]

Yee

[@abolishgovernment]

699th like

[@Whyisitsodark.]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqeum5lvnNOEiJY

[@floof9694]

man im clicking thinking this was some kind of horror short film, but i ended up crying

[@mangoslushie5468]

Right

[@keif8922]

I clicked on it because of how adorable Andy looked-

[@emma2205]

420 likes, nice

[@rosierose9142]

I know right

[@marlon2136]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZvYaIuvg5WtfrM

[@MercurialMoon]

the movements of the characters seem so realistic. well done

[@user-rm6ck8db5o]

If this was a show, I would watch TF out of this.

[@minilamma4879]

“The images speak for themselves” *shows pictures of kind zombies greeting them with tea*

[@jacobgoodstone7572]

EviL bEaSts

[@istvanmolnar1697]

@@jacobgoodstone7572 KiNd EvIl bEaStS

[@Guy9580]

Evil beasts🤓

[@JonesCrimson]

Well, also, the splattered corpse of a security guard at the start.

[@thobaben]

I love how the cameraman is given a voice through his/her choice of focus, even if he/she never says a word. If this were feature length, it would be about the reporter slowly changing his views of the undead.

[@2alexbonte]

thobaben and then at the end being eten

[@Sheeplie33]

LOL

[@Sheeplie33]

You too I saw yours thinking "wtf I never left a comment here". Then I decided to comment lol!

[@user-tr9kj5ub3u]

thobaben don't assume the cameraman's gender Its legit a boy dumbass

[@DeathnoteBB]

thobaben I wish but bigots tend to be willfully ignorant.

[@Quietchick]

Yes this was six years ago but you should’ve totally made this into a series. I would’ve loved to watch every episode. This was so good

[@_Stray]

I watched this 6 years ago completely unaware of the story, I didn't really like the visual aesthetic and moved on I think. But coming back to it now I can look beyond my dislike of the style and admire the skill that went into not only the aesthetic aspects of this video but also the messaging and writing. The unspoken parallels in here are just so well done. my favourite touch is the reporter, despite never being in any real danger he still goes out of his way to propagate fear for the zombies, not necessarily out of malice, but fear and ignorance. That is just such an accurate representation of the ignorant and fearful

[@kenjeknowsbest]

It could've been a fun twist if the reporter had been mugged by an ordinary human in that shady street at the end. As in spreading misinformation about the zombies while facing actual danger from another human.

[@JackieTheVampire]

That would’ve been a great twist!

[@gyrozeppeli8940]

Subtle

[@gamerstheater1187]

or that the murder they were reporting was actually by a human

[@johnmoreno6903]

Virgin reporter: “ugh, what’s that smell?” Chad cameraman: “they got some nice plants.”

[@juliussnijders1032]

How are they not dead from plants?

[@-nan0ma-398]

I like him

[@deoxyr]

top tier comment

[@i_am_a_noob4641]

it's weed

[@keshi6919]

The camera man was staring at the plants because he knew about the game called “Plants vs Zombies”

[@thehorrendousspacekablooie179]

Wow, I am so glad this popped up in my feed, & it's awesome cosmic timing that I get to see it again now 6 years later & they've been in there for 6 years. Perfect.

[@chameeradissanayake]

Media just twist the reality and project a false message. Moreover they just show what they want to show instead of the truth. Just like most people in the society they just see people for what they see from the outside not for who really are underneath the hidden skin. Anyway this creation is highly appreciating. It deserves the recognition it gets and I wish it more.

[@jowalker6731]

Even bleeds more into the real world when the government use the media to push ideas across to the people that they want people to believe in. It can, has and will happen whenever the government tells them to or even just when they receive a hefty check.

[@jacknation1141]

The zombies looked like nice people. I think the message was that the media distorts our perspectives. -

[@youtubeuserdan4017]

Why do you type like this? I don't see the reason why people do this.

[@jacknation1141]

Creftospeare People type like this to take up more space so people are more likely to read it.

[@youtubeuserdan4017]

@@jacknation1141 That's just absurd, I have no problem if you type like this But like... I think it's unnecessary

[@winauwu1887]

Njer org indo

[@aischa3319]

OR the message is about military people like normal soldiers, Whom get used as (some times) meat shields. They will send them out there ti fight even if they know they will die. Only for a military strategy or something. I think that's what Don, the big zombie was talking about. And the thin one, being nice and all, was showing to be "human" and the journalists called them a threat in pubblic. So yes, ur understanding was good but missed a little part :)

[@Dinnyeify]

reporter: Oh man, what's that smell? :/ cameraman: Look, they have houseplants!

[@zvenafnazbalji7539]

I'd be so offended if I was Andy, but I guess Andy is too friendly to even care.

[@admiraltrench8167]

Oh no it wasn’t the plants someone was watching in the distance

[@unimear]

@@admiraltrench8167 excuse me w h a t

[@admiraltrench8167]

ELMA a.k.a. BLINKGAMER the pumpkin in the background is a person

[@admiraltrench8167]

Søcks Mear 😂 the pumpkin in the background is a person watching

[@onebourbononescotch]

This is so good. It should be expanded to a feature length film.

[@kathleenwoods8416]

I am compelled to watch this every time it pops up in my feed.

[@SpockLover27]

Those zombies are a couple. Nobody can convince me otherwise.

[@jackgebhardt2932]

The odd couple.

[@Parker12467]

No one can convince you other wise because you are right

[@BlackavarWD]

That much is obvious. "Zombies" being "cured" but still not allowed back in to "normal society." Hmmm

[@scorpeon555]

@@amelialock7 That's real unprovoked there.

[@liripley5566]

Bitch literally what is your problem?@@amelialock7

[@randomasshumanbeing2078]

They’re like an odd married couple Edit: if y’all wanna be entertained, read the reply section

[@batterylife7793]

There not married but yeah

[@randomasshumanbeing2078]

Ocean Gamez It was just an example

[@batterylife7793]

IHateMyInsomnia 207 Ik I’m just saying 🙃

[@randomasshumanbeing2078]

Ocean Gamez ok

[@RiverTheOneandOnly]

@@batterylife7793 and if they were married? Maybe someone wants to ship them why do u even care

[@user-bj3ce9oz1l]

This was really well made and honestly if this was a show i would watch the hell outta this

[@STee-rv3cz]

When the cameraman zooms into the two small, albeit healthy, plants... it was a very sweet moment. These decaying humans are trying to grow life and create a home, even if it is small.

[@Fourtytwo4242]

Camera man does a lot, my favorite was at 5:21 it is his way of saying "yeah it not possible because of people like you"

[@wphill100]

interesting. the zombie had a right to be angry and yet the reporter felt threatened by it.

[@DeathnoteBB]

Majin Foo I mean I found it pretty comprehendible. This is a clear case of willful ignorance and bigotry.

[@87caloriesperserving88]

You enter a room with a person carrying a firearm. He doesn't threaten you any, but starts yelling and getting angry. Would you feel threatened?

[@fartface5986]

The camera guy certainly didn't leave, but the other guy came in expecting an scene that fit a narrative he already made up. Hear the leading questions the guy was asking, listen to the actual responses. See the two moods the zombie couple were already bringing to the surprise interview. I didn't see the camera person, but I like them. They were clearly looking to find the story, what ever story that may be. Look at the way the focus on how Don's self consciousness about his lack of a lower half. The focus that quickly shifts to Don when he opens up about what he misses. How they also focus on how Andy is careful to fix the flower vase on the table in the midst of Don's anger at the loss of his life. Which is just to say, I like the composition of this video.

[@MyScorpion42]

87CaloriesPerServing I totally would. But this guy didn't have a firearm, he didn't even have legs lol

[@drmantistobboggangonzodr3961]

fart face well on the other hand, you could also say that the camera guy focusing on his lower half was exploitative depending on your point of view, i mean, if a camera-man focused on a disabled person's wheelchair or something and reduced them and their whole story to their disability, and didn't respect their privacy while fighting, that would be kinda odd in my humble opinion and would make some people queasy and sick to their stomach to see that. all people have a basic human dignity and when we refuse to acknowledge that, not to be a social justice warrior because this is just common sense for me, treat people how you would like to be treated, we learn that shit in kindergarten for f*cks sake!. ...........but i like to think maybe the camera guy came with that kind of expectation and then when he focused on the flowers and showed the zombie playing harmonica, he saw through the parts that scared him and his preconceived notions about who they are and what they are, and saw two guys just trying to make something positive out of a life they had torn from them and having relationship disagreements like we probably all do from time to time. maybe I'm reading too much into it, lol but i thought it was good, engaging, liked the characters, explored something about everyone reacts to it differently and good art tends to show you something about yourself in my opinion, so this was great. look forward to seeing more from these guys. the animation was great too.

[@PiecesOFtheStars]

You can see how such a thing can take such an emotional toll on a person they may react differently to people they really need in a result they push everyone away, when people try to teach them to cope with their problems, the life they had before is absolutely obsolete but they shouldn’t dwell on that and should focus on each other to help start a new life the message in this film show a lot of character development and the emotional toll on how these things can effect you, and how the real perspective is just changed to see the stereotypes of people the message of this story is so real

[@st0nedkoi]

Watching this exactly six years later, can’t believe how fast time flies.

[@GianisHamHam]

Thats made me more sad than my life

[@childhitter8570]

I felt that too dude

[@user-cb7jv1jx4r]

😂😂❤️

[@ioanue]

LITERALLY

[@lyleeckstein4161]

I know

[@kouvarisscott5119]

Same same

[@remixandkaraoke]

The ending made me rethink the title, and decide that it was actually the reporter who was being "Less Than Human."

[@randomtrooper.8646]

Definitely

[@lalasummers7345]

Now i get it. thanks men.

[@ivomaladi531]

True No sympathy

[@nocontentatall1858]

The camera man was chill though, great character

[@breadnon]

Dude you actually solved the lore!

[@delicate1917]

I just love to rewatch this from time to time, it's a gentle reminder to not let ourselves become as blind as the interviewer and the zombies interacting in the end is always so heartwarming! The silent cameraman really makes you feel like you're there, the images he focuses on do truly speak for themselves, it's just an insanely well done short

[@user-gn6sf1lt7l]

How good would it be if mainstream movies could be that good. Superb animation, characters you are immediately interested in and simplicity on a deep level. Beautiful work. Thank you :)

[@asi4671]

Can we talk about how Andy is adorable? He is just so charismatic and happy ;u;

[@raphael3024]

I know right, he looks very polite and nice.

[@lecheyoreos6902]

He seems so nice, i love him

[@codycolorpaw7824]

@Tintin Mcdindin the website states that it's more of a father son relationship, but even if he was it means literally nothing about the character, so take your homophobic shit and leave please

[@codycolorpaw7824]

@Tintin Mcdindin and?

[@sherueatyourbestfriend6791]

@Tintin Mcdindin your momma gay too she like men 😶

[@RowensGotGamesYT]

“I would kill to get some organic Marin honey…” GET MY MAN SOME GOD DAMN HONEY

[@AgCharmsStudios]

I wonder what they looked liked before becoming infected

[@larry1013]

@@AgCharmsStudios me too

[@jakegilroy8995]

I buy my organic Marin honey from the dark web.

[@larry1013]

@@jakegilroy8995 how did it taste?

[@blazedultimate]

Get this man some honey

[@EREMIT-DE]

there is so much room for interpretation. The small clip gave me the foundation for a large story around these charachters that just popped up in my head :)

[@edenontheorbit9778]

I cried listening to the harmonica. That part... so sweet

[@batterylife7793]

Reporter:Eww,what’s that smell? Camera Man:OoH!tHeY hOuSe PlAnTs

[@aguywholikesmilitary5394]

Reporter: *(whispers)* Aren't you coming?! You have the car keys!! Camera Man: *Sad cat giving thumbs up*

[@comradejpeg]

It's me, I'm the camera person XDD

[@ItzPaydayFellas]

Priorities

[@ericcartsman]

It shows the barbed wire

[@tourdin2836]

I thought it was a pretty good shot, it shows a lot.

[@kingsleychizzard10]

Don, there's humans out here! Best line ever.

[@gammerbroz6862]

Papyrus?

[@1800-toolhouse]

I love this line too! Especially how he says it!

[@wistful4684]

this reply section is so confusing

[@sakaynafilms4904]

Quarentine now can relate

[@liamsadventures3717]

That one and 'are you coming or not, you have the car keys' are the best lines

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Oh, that scene hit me hard. It's heart-wrenching to see the struggles they face, especially that desire for a taste of their past lives. The raw emotion, the lost dreams-it's just overwhelming. Empathy is crucial here; they're not just "post-zombies," they're individuals with stories and pain. Can't help but reflect on the fragile nature of humanity and the complexity of the situation. Thanks for sharing this thought-provoking piece.

[@itacotaco1480]

Seeing the evidence of Andy wearing himself down with his nervous tics, his arm and neck worn down, resonate with me. It fleshed him out immediately in my eyes (no pun intended). This is masterful work

[@starblazer6433]

5:00 When you realize that the reporter only came back for the cameraman because he has his car keys

[@ollie_roxstar]

Dang

[@nukeflower.1759]

No go away

[@Monotoros]

>:O

[@mirkogeldertmacdonald1862]

Which also implies that he went to the car without the camera man

[@apple_beeswax1495]

starblazer 6, lol, I noticed that too, I can imagine the thought process where the reporter dude got outside.😂

[@Actuallyimpar]

This could've been really awesome as a Netflix series, in each episode they show interviews to some zombies, and also just explaining their story and seeing them returning to their happy lives, y'know?

[@smoothbrained4channer976]

im a sick duck i like a quicc *bottom text*

[@BlackavarWD]

There ARE movies where zombies try to live regular lives.

[@fplcrazed1068]

would of been a good episode in love death and robots on netflix

[@sodaboi2154]

IKR?! It’s a unique twist on it since normally when a disease like this happens. Normally it’s just “the end of time” idk it’s a good animation though

[@alessandromariani3015]

This is too good for netflix , but you still dream... unfortunately nobody will pay for this, becouse thie video shows a lot of bad things of the real world.

[@larissadealencarsilva9014]

As always the media only shows what is convenient. What a great short film!

[@Misty._]

I love coming back to watch these I remember watching as a kid

[@skye_ogden2248]

I thought that skinny zombie was so cute that he just tried to be calm through it all and be thoughtful ❤️

[@Alecexo]

Slime_central._ yes I knowwww he was so cuteee

[@TheDragonfriday]

Slime_central._ I think the skinny zombie is a female. I could be wrong

[@downhomesunset]

TheDragonfriday I think so too

[@downhomesunset]

Except Don called him "man"

[@user-mf7eb5he6y]

Slime_central._ sounds like Olaf

[@RitzScythe]

I'd SERIOUSLY watch a feature film based on this premise!

[@user-uo3wz4dq1j]

District 9

[@RitzScythe]

I've actually watched District 9 the plots could be seen as SIMILAR but the reporters have different stances on their respective topics. The reporter from District 9 if i remember correctly was more curious than concerned. Also I'm more talking, "cured" zombies, and societies stance on them. Like that movie Fido had an interesting look at it. and I find alien, and zombie themes tend to have different atmospheres.

[@chrism93lol]

In The Flesh is about reintegrating cured zombies back into society and it's really well done. It only got 2 short seasons but it's worth checking out. Some great characterisation.

[@RitzScythe]

Thanks! I'm gonna check that shit out!

[@CPGRAPPLE]

Same

[@goodorusty]

I'd love to see a whole series of this. Really good stuff!

[@actualhuman3353]

PIXAR WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION

[@thegreatguldo9956]

This be a good movie

[@ChunkyWaves]

Orlando, Florida

[@mayagrace7236]

“You still there man?” You can hear the vulnerability in his voice. Don needs Andy just as much as Andy needs him. So moving. In a world where he has nothing anymore he still has Andy. And it only took him less than a minute to be en route after him. A+. Really.

[@ritsbits808]

I cried when he pulled out that harmonica. My dad loves his harmonica. He can be a bit gruff at times (military guy) but when he's playing music, his soul shines. This short film was so bleak but had so much life in it.

[@nicklasveva]

Nice observation, except for the fact that they're not real.

[@jasond.5723]

@@nicklasveva​​⁠Art imitates life

[@waffler-yz3gw]

@@nicklasvevanice observation, we don't care

[@nicklasveva]

@@waffler-yz3gw didn't ask if you cared.

[@short-horror-666]

I enjoyed a lot. Very well made, well crafted, etc. Beautiful.

[@amruthavkkabadi2963]

I liked how the fight and harmonica just convinces you right away that they are humans who have no interest in distressing humans but to treat them as equals / like. It also tells that it is just this easy to bend perspectives out there. Camera man is like sure I'll just do whatever you tell... he watches the couple fight I think that must have convinced his interest to doubt that they are not what they thought they were .

[@zoeyjoziee8885]

Damn a zombie not Zombie-ing, thats a rare sight these days Even having relationship problem.

[@nanpome7058]

they are not gay

[@laurak4704]

baTman 77 there's different kinds of relationships I hope you get that LMAO. You can have relationship problems without actually being in a romantic relationship

[@meeepu]

Bloodysweaters Art yesh like roommates, brothers, etc.

[@Crispyellipses]

Bloodysweaters Art yea and this happens to be a gay one

[@laurak4704]

Fatty Lucas idc what it is. It'd be cute if they were gay. I was replying to the guy denying that they're gay

[@RAZZMATAZZZ]

i want this animated into a series so badllyyyy, i’ve always wanted to see a good show where zombies are just sentient, rotting people. it makes me so happy

[@Dolritto]

It's not animated and approaches topic from other perspective, but maybe you can check Santa Clarita Diet.

[@RAZZMATAZZZ]

@@Dolritto thank you so much!! i’ve heard of the show before, but i’ll definitely look into it. :)

[@Dolritto]

No prob, have a nice day.

[@solomonelliott6881]

Watch Warm Bodies. I won’t spoil it, but it’s a movie where a certain zombie and a certain girl are different from the rest.

[@RAZZMATAZZZ]

@@solomonelliott6881 oh i’ve seen it and i love it; it’s one of the things that scratches the itch. but i’m talking wide-scale zombie sentience lmao.

[@ADoctorsDreams]

Bruh, this is so good. We need a show or a movie about this

[@JohnnysCafe_]

The animation is excellent and the characters too, the ,'love in the middle of gloom' was a good touch. one of the best animation shorts I've seen👍

[@aithi2694]

4:39 The Moment when the fat zombie starts playing his music to make thin zombie happy again, I hit the like button on this video.

[@pahharper]

The Large one is Don and the Thinner one Is Andy.

[@lunnaflame12]

Omg i know! It was so sweet!

[@charyllepotencioso]

same💜

[@ixlovely1051]

LITERALLY SAME

[@bloodysmiley9524]

Cute

[@Firstnamelastname-kg4kg]

missing half his body and being dead for years but still has more self esteem and looks better than me this is not very hard to believe

[@Palkia21]

Ay man you don't gotta do yourself like that. I bet you look wonderful. Have a good day/night 👍

[@proloycodes]

@@Palkia21 i was gonna r/wooosh you, but you cared so best of luck :)

[@yoboikamil525]

fr how the fuck a torso that's been rotting for 4 years look better than me

[@Percss999]

@@proloycodes redditor

[@davidabdollahi7906]

You are beautiful on the inside!

[@belle7193]

It's been 5 years and I still love this just as much as the first time I watched it.

[@laniakeas92]

6 years later Still enjoy rewatching it

[@dunnowhat2do529]

The fact that you can tell that the cameraman actually cared for the zombies even though he hasn't said a word

[@weirdlanguageguy]

Yeah, its beautiful

[@olivia.8152]

He's still complicit though

[@imperialofficer6185]

@@olivia.8152 oh stfu with your summary fucking responsibilities will you

[@draculandscout9450]

@olivia.8152 yeah like having sympathy isn’t enough he’s still spreading the narrative even if he feels bad

[@euoplo1007]

@@olivia.8152 didnt he literally show that these zombies are still humans by staying around after the emotional outburst? anyone with a brain watching this footage knows that these are just people with mental issues, which isnt that hard to undersand since these zombies havent had much social contact in years

[@cracked90man]

Zombies: dont attack anyone for 5 years Humans: dont even get me started

[@rynemcgriffin1752]

Papa Gilbert I mean, I would be hesitant to let zombies back into society, especially since a lot of people most likely lost loved ones to them

[@treemuger1]

I imagine watching everyone around you get ripped open and have their insides pulled out and eaten while their fully aware and conscious is a bit hard to forgive or forget

[@LpsDreamsStarsandMoons]

Like our government

[@avoughtf4u-4corsair19]

you now have 666 likes

[@dapperfield595]

Well their family member might be a zombie

[@jacketvan1156]

Stunning animation and a great story in so short format. Loves it!

[@bilimilim2807]

cameraman is in invincibled mode. he don't fear, everytime genius, honorable, honest, better

[@donnygat]

One noticeable thing to me is that Andy is content in his "new" life as he isn't worrying about what he's lost by becoming a zombie while his friend is miserable thinking about the life he had 6 years ago. Acceptance is key to happiness.

[@petitesayo4542]

But Andy is still very fragile overly enthusiastic and emotional, which means he's not really happy. I don't really think he's happy. I think he's just in denial.

[@larrytherustyboii7442]

@@petitesayo4542 For sure, these two have a side that needs balancing out.

[@SupHapCak]

Andy clearly had a "gd life" as well, but maybe doesn't talk about it as much because he doesn't want to make Don feel even worse.

[@michaelknehr4023]

I think ur right any has accepted that’s his life and he’s happy and don just can’t accept it

[@Val-hz3fc]

"friend"

[@rahulban8731]

This should be on TV guys... Pretty awesome , should be a series of this one . what do you think guys ???

[@FuzzyColors2012]

Rahul Ban yes

[@xdpoptartunicornlover1193]

Rahul Ban I think it would be an awesome idea..like what if the had girls who zombies too..

[@rahulban8731]

Melody * these zombies seem more alive than humans, fell in love with them ! animator did a great job... cheers ❤

[@xdpoptartunicornlover1193]

Rahul Ban cheers, ♪

[@Lunews86]

Might I suggest the cartoon Ugly Anericans?