Without Words

Winner Babelgum Award, presented by Spike Lee at Cannes Film Festival 2008.
Huston School of Film & Digital Media
Masters Degree in Production & Direction
Student Films 2006 / 2007
For Breno (1981 - 2005)
Mark - Larry McGowen
Sean - Bob Kelly
Written by Brian Deane and Aine Young
Directed by Brian Deane
Produced by Evelyn O'Reilly
Director of Photography Alvin Lynch
Camera Assistant Paul Deane and Emmet O'Malley
Sound Recordist Trevor McCormack
Continuity/Stills Katie Looney
SFX Denis Browne
Strotyboard Artist Anthony McShane
Editor Katie Looney
Post Sound Trevor McCormack
"On the Tracks"
Performedby Emmet Scanlan & What The Good Thought
Written By Emmet Scanlan
Recorded in The Hatch Studios, Worchester, England
"Sweet Lady Life"
Performedby Emmet Scanlan & What The Good Thought
Written By Emmet Scanlan
Recorded in The Hatch Studios, Worchester, England
Original Music by Emmer Scanlan. All rights reserved.
Thanks to:
Jimmy McGuire, Warren Beatty, Greaney Glass, James Finlan, Fran
Keaveney, Pat comer, John Healy, Dee Quinn, Rod Stoneman, Paul
Rowland, Massimo, Stephen, Isabel & Sinead from the MA in Public
Advocacy & Activism, Tigh Neachtains, EGG Post Production, Galway Film
Centre, Crescent Pharmacy, National Office for Suicide Provention &
Living Works' ASSIST Programme

[@Buddmac]

Once in while you find a jewel in the waste bin. This film is a jewel. Thank You---for bring meaning to this place. A fan from Mid-America.

[@soinaru]

Everything in this world is real, sometimes people don't realize it untill it happens to them or someone close to them. I hope alot of the people who see this video realize that you need to take every moment that you are alive with no regret. I know i do.

[@Wearden101]

That was so moving. It has been the only film in 15 years of my life that has brought me to the verge of Tears.

[@Fkdls]

Not patronising or pretentious, just plain beautiful. Where I thought it would lull, it flourished.

[@UnReaLfaCtS]

This is what I appreciate the most, films that are inspired by realities, tragic realities to be particular. I love this short film. Great job!

[@wyllieohagan]

Congratulations to Huston Film School for your work in supporting Brian Dene. We are delighted to have been with Brian at Cannes to see him receive the Social Enviromnental on the Babelgum Online Film Festival for Spike Lee. A splendid achievement. Wyllie O Hagan

[@johnsonflamethrower9271]

Crazy how much this video had an impact on me half of my life ago. Very nostalgic.

[@pol077]

Brilliant film, not having any unnecessary picture. Good job. And for those, who just watch the first too minutes: watch the whole film, and don't be selfish!

[@reaton33]

this is what makes the internet good. excellent work like this. well done.

[@smileitssunday89]

I keep searching through my favorites to find this video. I love it.

[@evemctelenn]

hello people !! congratulation !! I'm very very happy that this fantastic movie win a prize because even we are french we understand "without word" with only great picture... I cry when I seen the first time this movie, and the second time too !! I want to say to Brian deane, another movie please !!! regards Eve McTelenn

[@Merdam9]

Great, great, great film!!! Featured with reason! Five of five stars from me, favourited!

[@KlohDah]

Congratulations on a beatifully told story of a tragedy that should never happen.

[@smileitssunday89]

Wow, I forgot how much I love this. It's amazing.

[@hustonfilmschool]

It's great this is still having an impact. Cheers for your support and comments!

[@wyllieohagan]

Congratulations on being featured on KZbin Ireland. This makes the film a lot more accessible for people to get to see it.

[@stewyjmu]

the film was greatly written and the story told was worth telling. i got emotional. great!

[@socalischeesy]

thats so... so.. beautiful. i feel like crying :( kudos to everyone that was involved with this film!

[@RHCowboy]

oh wow. that was better than 80% of the full length movies i've ever seen. great job.

[@JoJy54]

a tear just rolled down my cheek

[@suckerforacoustic06]

Wow..what a message. just what I needed at this time.. I have a few "freinds" that are going through a terrible time, and All I do is just ignore it, because I hate getting vcaught up in drama.. so selfish of me.. thankx for this

[@8Robba]

I am so happy to have watched this.

[@PhilAhern]

So sad, but very well said. They should show that in schools. Thanks.

[@michacrook]

Brian, this is beautiful. Simply heart achingly beautiful. Congrats on you win at Cannes. You are right, we need to talk and listen to each other.

[@Howgooditcanbe]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO It is insane what thiscruel world drives people to do. Amazing video! Keep it comming you have got talent. You made me burst into tears crying loads!

[@kodder]

made me cry :(. reminded me of myself between the age of 15 and 24

[@peterlanghaar]

very beautiful. i almost started crying. very touching. well done!

[@naamamic]

That was beautiful. Simple and touching, brought tears to my eyes... Thank you.

[@magicloveserenity]

Beautiful message, beautifully portrayed. Five stars

[@aladiva14]

wow...is all I have right now!!! Really great work! Brought me to tears..

[@smaha88]

That made me tear up... hard to put in words how tragic that is

[@rickyrocksyoursocks]

That was truly excellent. Beautiful in every way. Bravo.

[@aherne16]

amazing! not seen a short film of this quality around

[@Howgooditcanbe]

Amazing, hits me the same way every time. :'(

[@MoreOrLessJustMe08]

That was absolutely beautiful. nearly brought a tear to my eye. Brava! I aspire to something this wonderful.

[@RomanceForMe]

really great! made me cry...

[@TarotLadyLissa]

WOW, that was brilliant! I almost cried! Bravo!

[@velvetleaves]

That was heartbreaking. Really beautiful work guys.

[@papayacrazy]

Oh wow. It's so moving. I'm going to cry. :(

[@tecrekka]

Much better than I ever expected to find on KZbin, great job.

[@MeHimself]

Excellent work. I loved it. The atmosphere and colors, the direction, story, and especially the music!

[@LawrenceRoyTare]

I don't know much about films.. Great music ! Awesome. Must be some great guys from everywhere around the world like Scandinavia or Italy or Ireland or all together may be. Nice song Emmmet ;-)

[@xzero30]

This totally deserves more views. Beautiful

[@aoifemurr]

Wow, great stuff. Everyone should see this! Every one.

[@caitiebaby90]

AMAZING! So powerful. I favorites'ed it almost immediately.

[@dedu15]

simply amazing .. a very well done film.

[@Solutho]

I faved this more than a year ago and i just watched it again... it's so fucking sad.

[@MichaelApfel]

Excellent film. Well done to everyone involved.

[@Zhes14]

Beautiful!...

[@Zbigatron]

It's very good. It shows the story (probably Breno's) in fragments - sometimes backwards. A guy writes a list of things he has to do before he takes his own life: write a letter to his parents, pay his rent, return money he owes his mate... He tries to call his friend in the evening but he can't get through because the other end is listening to music. Follow it through again. The beginning of the video is the end of the story played backwards - 171 is the Irish number for VoiceMail.

[@aherne16]

Brilliant, a great short film 5 stars

[@marooncanproduction]

one of the best videos I've seen on this site.

[@eg2012squared]

wow. that was amazing. great job. i am moved.

[@Pein0666]

THAT WAS GANGSTER!!!!

[@TheSuperImmortalKing]

This really speaks to me. I knew someone who committed suicide. I wouldn't say I was 'friends' with him, but I talked to him and he was a great kid. I wish that I knew him better and I really wished he could've found a better solution to his problem. I miss him :(

[@flamingchickens]

Fantastic film, well acted. Everything was well done. Congrats.

[@cyberminky64]

that actually brought tears to my eyes, amazing video.

[@gg3b]

WOW is all i can say. it was very powerful

[@14219rose]

that was very touching, i loved it. great job sends a great message to everyone.

[@sysphus13]

the most dramatic cell phone commercial i've ever seen! J/K Great job!

[@LisaNova]

This is really very beautiful. xo - Lisa

[@jipped_]

deep and wonderful. Excellent

[@Solutho]

Im sure you will, man. Everything good for you and your girl

[@astralrock]

Wow, amazing movie. I really like it.

[@shadowloki21]

good...am speechless.

[@Raggy47]

Beautiful. Very well done.

[@ChristinaMcKenna]

amazing. This video rendered me speechless.

[@Currly747]

Very, very nice. Thank you for this

[@methusalah2]

Very well done, and powerful. Beautiful quote at the end, rather connective.

[@ubnerlewt]

Beautiful. Loved it. Sorry about your friend.

[@HamiltonBlocks]

Very Touching Family Sorry that you lost your friend.....I tried to take my own life in 1999 and Because I thought I could handle everything it lead to that but your right unless you reach out for help then thats it.....well done

[@0T13]

wow, that was amazing....

[@chrisw443]

amazing it made me cry.

[@greensidedown]

beautiful.

[@SaucyManXC]

Great clip! good cinematography, captivating music, and nice flow make this one of my favorite videos

[@Notaflamingo]

... wow... verry touching...

[@bogus2mi]

That was so touching.

[@Son0fHobs]

Incredibly well done. Hit me to the core. Not only does it touch on a taboo topic in a very tactful manor, but it has a great message. Thank you.

[@metrokick911]

it was confusing at first but then when i saw the ending and rewatched it i was like ohhhhhhhhhhhh i get it! everything made sense and worked well.

[@rhyboy1]

wow. my eyes are glassed and my thought hurts. that is the biggest compliment anyone can ever give you lol. I have never found movies sad becouse they are fake. but something about this hit home for me and it became so real. thankyou for you video :D

[@canomarquina]

incredible!! no words...

[@dgordon4]

Haunting. Very well done.

[@EJK26]

Well done. Beautiful film.

[@jellyjoey]

that was amazing.

[@Montagraph]

Very well done! Bravo!!!

[@Jezthesiren]

That was beautiful and so painfully sad. Cheers for making this. It really did capture how that must feel.

[@JillK90]

Wow. That was really beautifully done. Thank you.

[@hayleysc10]

Eye-opening. I loved it.

[@missrandomnyss]

Beautiful and brilliant.This was so well thought out--and meaningful.

[@Kikion07]

Wow. That was deeply moving. Thanks.

[@Howgooditcanbe]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :'( What an empathic video, and it's so emotional, at first I thought I was nuts not getting the picture and then suddently it all became clear and I broke to tears. GREAT JOB GUYS and what you accomplished is truly amazing. It's touching and heartbreaking :/

[@555cookies555]

Wow, very very effective. Wonderful film.

[@wolf5901]

.....For as long as I can remember there's been this hurt inside of me. Poisons everything.....

[@cabinda4ever]

as soon as Mark said "I will see you when you get back" then the messenger turned around and said "sure"...I new IT. NICE FORESHADOW.(I didn't spoil anything..just watch it).

[@LiathroidiDana]

really really good and has a good point. well done really well done. favourited!

[@Honeybea264]

Very good short film, very moving.

[@MollyPantages]

beautiful

[@pf1133]

very moving. excellent!

[@itzadreamer]

wow. deep. that was awesome! Wicked sad.

[@mrclarky]

wow, very moving and sad. well done