The Darjeeling Limited: How It Tackles Loss & Abandonment

Being abandoned and losing people are two of the worst parts of life. When they happen, is it possible to escape their effects? This video essay looks at how Wes Anderson's 'The Darjeeling Limited' is largely a story trying to answer that question.
'The Darjeeling Limited' (2007) was directed by Wes Anderson, and stars Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman, and Anjelica Huston.

[@irefuse2stop]

The luggage aren't "miniature caskets" they are symbolism of the literal "baggage" the brothers carry

[@santividal9387]

Both

[@childishcappuccino1899]

Yea and the luggage goes from being dragged behind them in the beginning to them finding the missing luggage in their dad’s car (metaphor for them confronting the issues and trying to organize their damaged past) to them leaving it behind once they have dealt with it

[@ddust102]

correct@@santividal9387

[@shadowfirec1681]

I think this movie resonated with me so much because there was a very sudden loss in my family not long before I watched it. Everything the movie is trying to say really clicks into place if you've gone through that kind of experience.

[@vaishnavishingne3729]

My father has 2 years till he retires from his job. He often speaks about leaving this and pursue spiritualism in the hills. Watching this film helped me not be bitter about it.

[@chrisr18]

This is my favorite Wes Anderson movie

[@FatalFord]

I think there's an interesting thought to be had about loss between parents and children, and seeing this man lose his child helps the brothers realize there's something out there way worse than the grief of losing a parent.

[@Youngtinman]

I also think it sobers up the brothers to how lucky they are to have one another. Seeing another trio of brothers ripped apart by an unpredictable tragedy makes them realise how important it is that they reconnect and maintain the gift of brotherhood for as long as possible

[@Stephen_000]

Your videos are Neflix level binge-worthy. Superb job.

[@Ralph_Sandwich]

"mine didn't make it"

[@dan-mb2ne]

:(

[@HollywoodButterfly]

“I didn’t save mine” 😢

[@abrojosaputro]

How is this only have 102 views?

[@anmoltiwarii]

Now it has 22k

[@K1911TE]

This was great, this movie resonated in a weird way just like most of his stuff does usually

[@Roguespiderman]

Your work is brilliant. Subscribed.

[@ShaneBertram]

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying them

[@kawumbakawumba2782]

@@ShaneBertram Great Video, man

[@uyngane]

In one scene, Francis says, "I keep trying and trying, but nothing works."
And I thought, maybe quit "trying" and start accepting.
That's what I thought, anyway.

[@NIPUN30]

Great work mate.
this channel is really underrated..

[@cinemacrema2349]

good analysis, keep up with the great work!

[@yasminemekhlouf7333]

Brilliant job!!

[@visakhreghu6251]

Such an awesome review of an awesome movie....why this video is Underrated...❤️

[@valentinasalazar4114]

I loved your video, this movie for me is the best of Wes. I need to know the name of the song :(
I feel that the train scene, with play with fire playing, is the example that suffering is universal

[@spacesoarer3627]

Great job!

[@Arca30]

Thank you for this :)

[@kartikjain7105]

Loved your video. Richard Brody has a wonderful criterion article on Darjeeling limited, and also his articles about wes' films are really wonderful. Matt zoller seitz has a wonderful viemo video essay series on all his Films
Which is ur favorite wes anderson film?
(Mine is Darjeeling limited)

[@ShaneBertram]

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll have to check the Criterion article out! As far as my favorite Wes Anderson film, I'd say it's a toss up between Darjeeling and The Grand Budapest Hotel

[@pinetree6103]

Nice work!

[@jonathondelemos4609]

This film is more about letting go of the baggage that you carry around in your day to day life, or your vacations

[@johanstone]

good stuff man. I love that movie

[@timdoyen1481]

Thank you

[@kawumbakawumba2782]

Great video!

[@michaelmilsom9518]

Thank you for this insight.

[@spicecrop]

How could one of the reasons Francis brings his brothers together , ((because of their problems). He doesn't even know his brother's wife is pregnant until after they get together on the train.

[@yasminemekhlouf7333]

I think he brings them together because of HIS problems.

[@isaacparlin3070]

@@yasminemekhlouf7333 "The first thing I thought when I woke up was, I wish Peter and Jack were here."

[@apian29]

Cool vid

[@SuperMrHiggins]

It's an amazing movie.
Deuces

[@jimsmith5687]

Thanks,very Buddhist. Enjoy peace

[@Pp-ez7yi]

I hate this movie it’s so sad :( it’s so great

[@mahalalel7771]

Great job. I must say 3 of the largest noseS I've ever seen.

[@fadthetic]

ZIP! 🕉️