The Tipping Point
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- Опубликовано: 1 янв 2013
- A short(ish) drama set in Normandy 1944. Two soldiers from opposing sides meet and despite initial mistrust, realise they need each other to survive.
This is my first film and despite it's many shortcomings I'm very proud of all the cast and crew who put many hours of work into making it happen.
To all the re-enactors out there, yes I'm aware the American's boots were wrong, (ordered Corcorans from the costumier but got infantry instead) but I did try to get as much right as possible.
And what of his rifle/smg? Hmmn, it was in the early drafts that he had lost it in the jump but somehow got lost in the fog of war/filming! Maybe it was in his leg bag that so many paratroopers famously lost (see Band of Brothers)
You will doubtless be dissapointed to learn I am working on my next script ;-)
progress on this can be found at www.dancingdogfilms.com
*Younger viewers should be aware there is some swearing in the film and contains some scenes of violence. 
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The end he could’ve just said, “oh him? He’s my prisoner”
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The US Airborne were told to not take prisons because they were behind enemy lines.
Wartime Productions did you hear what speirs did? How could you not?
@@Ladder3043 just pretend like you didn't know
Ex-fucking-actly!!!!!!!!! I thought the same damn thing. "Don't shoot, I have a prisoner!"
Some of the best acting I've seen on these short movies loved it well done! 👍🤘
Why thank you sir!
@@zangtumtung keep up the good work 👍🤘
@@zangtumtung guy who just woke up with broken leg shoots both targets infront of him in the head in a matter of seconds only using 3 bullets.
*writing (100)*
@@scrawn9721 He's a crack shot...what can I say?😃
When the Creator's get tired of writing "how bout he shoots them both" THE END
Bro that man in the End has Aimbot.
Nah he hacking saw him go team kill
He bought those cheats
@@kawaiiotakuttv9447 Holy shit i didnt even remember writing that Comment.
Lmfao
The guy playing the German soldier was good. Actually both men were convincing in their roles. I just wish the writer had spent a little more time working on the story line; unfortunately the story didn't go anywhere and ended in a fizzer.
I agree! ...signed the writer ;-)
You know that some of the Nazis actually most of them were forced to do this. I Hitler's eyes if you don't fight for him you were killed
The whole war is a fizzer, whatever that term means. I mean Hitler made war with US money; Ford helped Hitler make his tank factories. Then, when USA bombs german factories they paid Ford back. In fact, USA itself was founded by europeans, and at some point they even could have taken german as official language. They have been shooti themselves in the wars, and nowdays they are friends. Wars are of no use. I think the end pretty much reflects the reality.
Idjot you
@@romanfurdyna2600 Wut?
Whats should annoy everyone is that each side was told to kill because the other side would kill you without mercy
However all soldiers find out that they are human and killing isn't always necessary
Well said sir!
except if you are a muslim fanatic
Εxcept you re a nazi
Not all soldiers some were too brainwashed to care but some nazi's could think for themselves and chose not to fight because they could see we are all human but it usually got them killed from other soldiers calling them deserters
@@joannachomata2042 Not all German military were Nazis. Some in German military were simply conscripted. No choice but to fight, especially as foot soldiers. It was a fascist government.
Grandpa:what do you want for christmas?
Boy:Minecraft
Grandpa:Meinkampf?
Boy:No!
I shouldn’t find this funny, but it’s funny lol
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HE Loves you! Come to HIM!🙂🙂🙂🙂
War is a deep dark empty hole , once you fall in it is hard to get out.of.
Sad ending good film well done.
You're very kind, thank you.
Me:"Oh can't wait to see how this'll play out!"
*Pop pop*
Me:"The fricc dude-?"
The ending of this short clip was so sad. Why did he shot his own country man. That's terrible. I like the short clips with happier endings, like some I watched today. Specially the once where enemies become friends, and their friendship lasts after the war is over. Hope I can find more of those.
Thats more realistic
*Watches three world war short films*
1. Male American soldier tries to save a German soldier but fails
2. Female American spy saves s German soldier but had to kill him
3. Male German soldier saves a American soldier
Wasn't the female spy British? Or was there another film out there that I haven't found yet...
Zizi Katxx yeah that’s what I thought
What are the titles of these short films 🎥 and where could I watch them? Thanks😊
@@Impulsive0.1 the films name is between this lies
Ice Fox girl my sister and I loved that film! It was so sad, and so good 😭
Excellent work. All involved can feel proud of their part.
Thank you for your kind words!
When the german spoke in an angry voice im pretty sure i could hear abit of a british accent.
I think you might be right! 😜
Schtupid fücking war
Nicpus yes me too
Muy interesante corto de película. Y triste su final. Esto demuestra lo absurdo que puede resultar ser una guerra. Ya que, si se dieran las condiciones, los 'enemigos' pueden llegar hasta convertirse en buenos amigos. Bien dijo una vez el fotógrafo-periodista Norteamericano de origen Alemán Erich Hartmann: "La guerra es un lugar en dónde jóvenes que no se conocen y no se odian se matan entre sí, por la decisión de viejos que se conocen y se odian, pero no se matan"... Felicitaciones y Saludos!
Muchas gracias por sus amables comentarios.
The problem is Devil runs the world. He is lier and murderer. This is the reason why the whole world is Sodom. This is the reason why Hitler got the power, but Christ was executed as "blasphemer" and "rioter" by denunciation of clergy.
That's why we've got the Gospel about the God's kingdom. Jehovah would put everything in order. The dead will be resurected and we'll meet our beloved ones again! :-)
Great flick thank you for your hard work making it!! We need more of this on youtube.
Thank you sir! Currently saving up for the next one! (Do check out 'Lost' on my channel)
The actors are very charismatic and impressive ! Really good film i enjoyed it .
Thank you!
I feel I've been slapped in the face. As a viewer. Expecting a different outcome this was extremely messed up and sad
War ain't 'all mai-tais and yahtzee'
I Know right.
@Ronnie Sutton this isn't sad
Dancing Dog Films yeah but when do you rarely see scenes like that? By a marketing viewpoint this saved you guys money lol, I guess I could see why but you could of used this as an opportunity to make a series.
@Ronnie Sutton if it's shit why are you here
I thought this was a very well done short story. I disagree with some of the other comments about the ending. I think it's exactly what would have happened in that situation. The last words "don't shoot asshole" wrapped it up in an unexpected but believable way. Great job.
Why thank you sir, You are clearly a man of intellect and taste!😜 As I was writing the script I was thinking this can't end well, it would be too obvious, too Hollywood to have them skipping off through the daisies, so fuck it! Let's kill 'em 😝 and I redrafted and re-read the script I realised it was the perfect and more plausible ending.
Please do watch 'Lost' on my channel, my second film, be interested to hear your thoughts. I am also in pre-production for my next film 'The Chair' shooting hopefully in June/July.
@@zangtumtung I would've picked a direct answer between the americans saying that he is a german deserter and they were trying to get through the checkpoints together and that he wanted to return to his family and that he shall not shoot. Otherwise the injured one shall give him some kind of test to prove that he is no traitor lol
Amazing work! One of the best and interesting shorts I’ve seen! Bravo writer!❤
You are clearly a woman of great taste and intelligence! 😜 Many thanks for your kind comments.
i think this is very good. The shot at 1,37 is pure gold. Glad you shared and will for sure watch more of Your material. Just great stuff man. Thanks for sharing and Greetings from me. WW2HistoryHunter.
Thankyou sir! My first film and boy does it show;-)
WW2HistoryHunter I know right
I watch your videos
I fallow your series. It would be more interesting if you would provide locations. I study history as well. Persons ,places, and things are very important when do research. Thank you for your productions.
Ayyy my man
You show us the human side of war, which in the end, re-unites us all.
Thank you sir!
At the start "I'm fast af boiiiiio" didn't leave my mind😂
yup spot on and well done goes to show sanity in mayhem ignorance in passing ....thanks and very well done
Many thanks for your kind comments.
I loved it. So many of these independent short films on You Tube are very well done. I've been a collector of WWII military for over 30 years, so, yes, there are costuming/equipment inaccuracies but over-all it's a terrific effort. The writing is fantastic. And while the ending it Is disappointing, It does illustrate how abrupt and tragic combat is. The cinematography is very very well-done, locations are very believable and the sound, (even the weapon sounds )is well done.
Thank you for your very kind words. There are bits of the film I still cringe at (mostly the writing) but I'm still proud of it. I'm glad you were able to forgive some of the obvious costume 'malfunctions' so many people here on RUclips seem to think we/filmmakers do it deliberately to annoy them :-), if I had the budget at the time....etc etc
As for the ending...to be honest I was a bit stuck as to how to end it. Several ideas had a rather sappy/happy ever after resolution which went in the bin...in the end I thought 'let's just kill 'em!
My second film 'Lost' is also available on my channel and hopefully shows a progression in all areas. As we speak I am in pre-production for my next film 'The Legacy'. This will be a feature length film with a much bigger cast and period vehicles and we hope to start filming early the new year. Many thanks again, Robin
@@zangtumtung When will “The Legacy” be out?
@@emilyberry360 Sadly 'The Legacy' may never see the light of day. It was to be a feature length film and raising the required budget proved to be 'A Bridge too Far'
Really good flick ! It shows how both sides were indoctrinated to hate and kill perfect strangers. Having to kill in order to stay alive became the call for both sides even though it went against their nature !
Thank you sir! You've pretty much summed up my thinking when making the film 😎 Do check out my second film 'Lost' on my channel and keep an eye out for my new film 'The Chair' coming soon
Thank you for this film. Thoroughly enjoyed it, but the end shocked and saddened me.
I hate to say it but...good. The idea was the ending was a bit of a gut punch, war seldom has happy endings.
Dancing Dog Films most people didn’t seem to understand that part. This was an amazing short film to watch.
@@MrTylerman127 You're very kind...thank you!
@@MrTylerman127 Thank you!
Fantastic film and some solid performances, can’t imagine the effort this was to make. Believe it or not this film especially was a massive inspiration for my own war film about The Falklands War which can be found on my channel. Thanks for the inspiration mate!
Well thank you Paddy for your generous words. Was it an effort to make? Yes it was!😝 Apart from being Writer/Director/Producer/Camera/Catering/Runner/Driver it was my first film and trying to figure it out on the run! Still guys like you and I prove it can be done. True I'm not gonna have guys like Spielberg or Scorcese looking over their shoulder but hey I love making films! You will doubtless be distressed to hear I'm in pre-production for my next film! 🤪 'The Chair' filming in early September! All the very best.
GREAT FILM, GREAT JOB !!!!!
Why thank you sir! Much obliged :-)
Fantastic short Movie fully enjoyed it will watch again later
Many thanks!
Great Job! Looking forward to your next film.
Thank you sir! I've got a cracking' script lined up but as ever it's a question of money...☹️
Einstein said :"there is two things who are infinite; the universe and the human's stupidity and i'm not sure for the first one ..."
He also, quite correctly said 'The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
- Albert Einstein
"No don't shoot you ass-"
*gets shot in the face*
On a basic human level,, war is never a simple matter off them or us.
Dan Miller wrong if you have ever served in a theatre war it's them or us
Them or us is exactly what it is. Its the only way it works.
This was a really, really good film 🎥 👍
Many thanks!
Great short clip love this stuff amazing
Thank you Mr Morganstein!
10:17 it killed a bit the immersion that the corpse lifted his head..
excellent observation...!!
@@sudhirbahadure6153 thank you :)
He pulled that 1911 slide back twice 🤣 yet no bullet came out
OK yeah you got me!😜
Kitty Klaws Games yeah i saw that too. Also see pump action shot guns in movies and lever guns
sad ending, after the invasion most Wehrmacht troops new the War was over, and the eastern front meant death. Germany would have lost to the Russian on-slot even if we did not invade Normandy
Shane mike not true do u even know anything about operation Barbarossa ?
Russia got a lot of material help from United States. Stalin had killed ALL of his good and experienced generals, the new ones were all dilettants. The war in Soviet Union was the crulest ever, on both sides. I don´t know if Germany would have won the war without american intervention. But I know that the Soviets would have invaded and subdued the whole Europe if they weren´t attacked by the Germans. The German Wehrmacht was the best army of all times concerning discipline, qualification, weapons, tactics, logistic and efficience.
This is an ancient goddamn comments section but you don't *actually* believe that nonse Lacerta, right?
You're just fucking with us
Excellent. Keep up the great work
Many thanks!
Why That ending
i felt it would end badly... That German was a nice man. War is a bitch!
wow this is reall good nice quality film material
Why thank you sir! You're very kind 😍
Mr. Beans new film looks awesome!
Sounds exactly the same 😂
at end american killed teammate
In WW2 it was called the Soviet Union not Russia.
They still called it Russia
@Harlod Shekelbond well, we should have shot down your airlifts. Communism isn't bad, its the idiots who confuse Stalinism and communism, kinda like you. Its actually the Americans who made the Soviets angry towards them during the Russian revolution when the Americans sent reinforcements to the white army in Siberia during 1918. So in technicalities, We, as in the Soviet Union, fought the wrong enemy.
@@fsbagent2680Communism is bad people like lenin and trosky killed millions through it and yes we did fight the wrong people in ww2 you commies were the real enemy
nice job, god photography, decent dialogue, characters are believable. sound is good. overall a good production..2 thumbs up.
Many thanks for your kind comments sir!
Out,of ten of course
A Excellent Movie Highly Recommended.. Thank You Very Much For Sharing..
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Many thanks for your very kind words!
Perfect short movie but the accents of all german soldiers ruined it
Yes, is true...but american..dont's speak good tedesco! :-):-):-):-):-):-)
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I'm from Berlin germany and I Think the Film ist gread.😉
Do please more of that.😉
Danke für Ihre netten Worte! I am currently trying to raise funds for a new film as we speak! It's going to be good!
@@zangtumtung wow you German is good😉
@@lucazuhl_hd 😍 Courtesy of Google translate!
@@zangtumtung haha
I'm from Germany too
Great story and cinematography but one thing, the first aid pouch on his helmet should be horizontal, just me being nitpicky
No, there was no regulation for it on the helmet
awesome Artwork Gentlemen !
Thank you sir! Glad you liked it. 😃
Love this
Thank you sir! Kind words...
Wouldn't had made a lot more sense if the soldier screamed out to the other soldier saying that he had a German prisoner don't shoot. I mean jeez how hard would that have been.
Loved it
when he asked who was dat he couldve simply explained that he was a german who helped him
very good friends lost in 100% so sad
GREAT SHORT FILM!!
Thank you sir...
The end of the movie was sad but mistake always around when you in the egg house alone nice movie it was so awesome
Thank you sir!
Selamün aleykümselam 1 türk dünyaya bedeldir .
This was an awesome film up until the ending. Why couldn't he just make it back to their team and be a happy ending!!
Xtremedog83 Their team?
Damned good!
Many thanks for your positive comments!
Its amazingly done
Many thanks for your kind thoughts!
zangtumtung your welcome. Please do more!!! Maybe focus on other factions like Dutch, Danish etc...
Ah! No problem...I start filming my new film in three weeks time! What's it about? ....think 'Band of Brothers' meets 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'!
I have to work with the costumes and props that I have but yeah you're right, maybe something about Dutch resistance fighters aiding the allies. We British will never forget the bravery, dedication and sacrifice of resistance fighters all over Europe during the war.
As a US Navy veteran who hates war .....I really enjoyed this...thought the German Soldier was a hell of a good actor....Bravo
Thank you sir!
Thank you Sir and thank you for your service. We honour you. Let’s Go Brandon. 🇺🇸
@@christopherevans6428 many thanks ............Lets Go Brandon
THAT ENDING OMG THATS AWFUL! that idiot could of said a number of things like ohh hes a pow or ohh hes a german desreter or ohh this or this..BUT NONONONONO
Just a thought..... But maybe fighting in a war, having friends killed, hearing the stories from others about war, well maybe, just maybe you might not be thinking straight?? 👍
Monsieurturmoil the ending seemed to be a last ditch resort, the suspense was on point but seeing how aware they German was... I don’t think he’d of been that stupid to run out like that lol. Such a wasted opportunity of a series
That war was bullshit starting from day one, made me cry in my heart...
9:15 can someone explain to me how can his hand be soo bloody but his knife not?
Hah! That would be the responsibility of the Art Department...ie: me! Way back in 2012 when I made this film I had to rent all the costumes and they had to be returned in perfect condition, so we couldn't risk getting even a single drop of 'blood' on them! ...that's why...
Oh, cool
Bro that guy in the end lost 10 XP for friendly fire
Yeah he's gonna be on the naughty step for a while! 😝
Excellent!!!!!!!
Thank you sir!
i watch few war film like this. There are good germans who didnt like war at all majority of them during world war 2. i agree. i been to germany frankfurt and Rothenburg.🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍 good country germany
the best sentence......"What The Fuck"
"Why do you shoot asshole?"
3:45 dat american 82 airbornes face
he was afraid ol frenchy was gonna plant a big ol wet sloppy kiss on him
He scare or.....
did any body notice the german cocked the 1911 twice,so it now had 6 rounds in it ,the american must have cocked it again to point at the german so now down to 5
Yeah, I know....my bad! 🤪
Very very good
Many thanks
No crew cut(s)
No dice!
Like Baa Baa Black Sheep's blonde...
I really enjoyed this. Thank you
You're very welcome sir! My second film 'Lost' is available and my new film 'The Legacy' is to be a feature film. Hopefully we start shooting in January depending on how the crowdfunding goes but it'll be a biggie with all manner of Deuce and a halves, jeeps, half tracks and Sd.Kfz's and a much bigger cast with a decidedly spooky story!
Great production, so enjoyed it.
Why thank you!
He shoots first, then yells flash.... what fuckin sense does that make
The American guy's last words were and I quote: "Hey don't shoot you asshole-!" and then proceeded to get domed.😂
You know technically on the first day of d-day The Allies kind of had a black flag so that means that they couldn’t capture prisoners it was a kill all on the first day so that German guy he is not safe until the second day of the invasion technically
War never changes
Like politicians..........
War is old men arguing
And young men dying
Indeed😬 Talking of 'old men arguing' did you watch the debate the other night?
Dancing Dog Films ya bru it was not a argument no one threw a punch
@@braydon974 😝
Dancing Dog Films lmao
No major action ! 😮
However; great cinematography ! 💥
Thank you. No, no major action as unfortunately action/pyro's, bloodbags, squibs etc cost money. Licensed technicians and insurance etc But it is based on a true story...
They also fought to the bitter end.
Why did they both have to die
I loved it
Thank you!😍
Does no-one ever have 1940's military haircuts in these modern re-enactor movies?
I know. Unfortunately it was only a two day shoot and my actors weren't getting 'Hollywood' kind of money...so....
It's OK, still was amazing!
@@heddwyncloakoftimekeep7744 Thank you!
Great movie. One problem; that is the 4th one in a row I've watched that paints nazis in a good light. This contradicts nearly every eye witness account by both soldiers an civilians during that time. They were typically either fanatical or "just following orders". They thought of themselves as Superior and laughed as they mowed down hundreds of Polish soldiers.
Thank you for your comment. Yeah, I know...us filmmakers always think we're being SO original 😉 with the 'sympathetic' Nazis.
Keep an eye out for my new feature film where almost all German soldiers featured are SS....now they WERE murdering swine!
Only the British Paratroopers had snap release on the parachute. The Americans had buckles, when they dropped in the flooded areas many drowned. But it was an interesting short film.
Spot on...did try to find an American T-5 harness but would have had to spend most of the films budget on it! 😬
Well that wasn't thought out very well
Normandy was nowere near the tipping point. It was an important operation, with the soldiers showing great courage and strenghth as their fellow allies the Russian soldiers in Stalingrad, Smolensk, Kursk, and even great German soldiers, but as far as Allied commanders none were present on the beach cos they had no balls. Soviet commanders of whole armies stayed with their forces even during encirclements, with some of them barely managing to escape and some even loosing their lives. Allied officers were just tactical, rational but with emotions.
the betrayal never come from an enemy bahshwha
No shite sherlock that's what betrayal is.
Why did you shoot
the other soldier that’s the u.s.
21:00 paratrooper look like he's on crack
😉 Remember...just say no kids!
should have turned friendly fire off smh
Very unexpected ending
Life isn't always what you expect! 😎 Thanks for watching...
I love the story presented, the theme shown, and can't argue...but the ending was what broke it for me. There should have been far more elaboration from the paratrooper about his 'captive', because by that point, at gunpoint, they should have realized they were dealing with a twitchy individual. Regardless...a masterful presentation, in spite of the ending.
Thank you for your kind comments😍
First of all I love this Second of all is it bad that I ship those two together
Many thanks.
Very nicely done. Stop being so hard on yourself.
Thank you Rick. No director is EVER happy with their films, it's what makes you work harder and try to make them better, even the great Ridley Scott said of 'Alien' (a great film right?) "It's the film I'm least unhappy with" 😧 ...but thank you again for your kind words.
the end was very sad. na but this war was speeding up millions of people nobody trusted each other and they fought to survive I hope that contemporary soldiers remember that behind the most common sight a man is sticking, not a goal
The american that shot them is the true bad guy
Most of the diehard paratroopers has to endured fights against the waffen SS. A Die hard mission without any soft clothing scenarios. Tug against tug.