my life is a song for you
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- Опубликовано: 14 фев 2020
- Watch the version we made for Tom's channel - • Tom Rosenthal - My Lif...
A Penny4 Production - www.penny4.co.uk
Directed & Edited by:
Bertie Gilbert - / bertieglbrt
Produced By:
Cambria Bailey-Jones - / cambriabailey
Fotina Papatheodorou - / fotina_kate
Executive Producer:
Guy Larsen - / guylarsen
DoP:
Ciaran O’Brien - / ciaranobriendop
Sound:
Artur Strakhov - / artur.strakhov
Camera Assistant:
Elisa Spigariol - / doyouknowellie
Camera & Lighting Trainee:
Dylan Gillah
Colourist:
Ciaran O’Brien
Participants:
Natasha Baiguerra
Flora Baker
Tilly Conolly
Julia Fresco
Michelle Gialanze
Lucy Hulatt
Gemima Hull
Amy Niven
Heeyon Park
Carol Parradine
Nego True
Ana Webb
Stephen Wood
Special Thanks:
Sammy Paul - / icoepr
The Well Bean Company - www.wellbeanco.com/
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Maybe it's not art, but I'm a nursing student and I take every moment to try and correct the things that I saw go wrong when my grandmother was dying. Every time that she was talking through the lung cancer and nurses walked away, every time that food was left for days in her room, every injustice and every time a doctor looked at her a just another dying patient. I take the time to remember that this is not a patient to someone. This person in a bed is a father or a husband or a neighbor they rely on. This person has changed other people. That is my art and that's my grieving.
what an incredible comment, thank you so much for sharing. you've channeled your pain in such a productive, virtuous way. any patient is lucky to have you as their nurse x
Art isn’t in what you do, it’s in how you do it
Beautifully done.
It hurts so bad to think about you. I have tried to avoid it, it's hard to process with being so young. I love you, and I miss you and I wish I could just hear you one more time but I know that would hurt more. Just over two years. Feels like a lifetime and I still have plenty of life left to go. You were beautiful and kind and smart and caring despite the pain and upset you have been through. You understood things so well and helped me become who I am. you taught me to be strong and I thank you. I miss you so much, Mum.
so beautiful, thank you for sharing x
@@BertieGilbert1 Thank you for creating such an amazing piece of art!
*"My dad was, and my dad is"* 💔
@@BertieGilbert1 sir you already made me cry once today don't get me going AGAIN
The power you can harness through this medium is insane. The tone, the lighting, and the softness of this piece. Incredible.
Find a medium to express people. This world can be a bleak place other wise. Beautifully Directed.
when words fail, there are endless other ways to articulate pain x
I like your shorts Tom
I woke up today feeling sad about my Grandmother, who passed back in 2016. And I've no clue why, but I decided to search up your channel, I've been subscribed for ages but hadn't seen your films in a while. But thank you for this film, I really needed it.
Its been five years since my dad died. I remember saying that i loved him on the version for Tom`s channel.
I cant imagine where i`d be right now if it wasnt for art. Only art has managed to bring sense into the suffering of his death. As well as many other hard times I went through since then.
This video serves as powerful reminder for me (and hopefully, to anyone reading this) how there are times when art is a way of you not only expressing yourself, but connecting your spirit with the people you love, even if they have already left.
Thank you for being such an inspiring filmmaker Bertie.
such a lovely response, i'm so glad this resonated with you x
@@BertieGilbert1 Hahaha well, I am glad my response resonated with you too! :D Keep on keeping on!
how perfect timing, being a sculptor and seeing this while finishing up my thesis that all started with my grandfathers death a year ago. absolutely beautiful what art means to so many. thank you
My aunt passed away two years ago. She was a painter and painted portraits of the family in the years before she died- at her funeral there was an exhibition of her artwork and anyone who was a model was able to take their painting home. Most of them were unfinished, including mine which I have hanging above my piano as she always encouraged me to do music and be creative. This is a lovely film, thank you.
Dear Bertie, your movies make me cry.
Thank you very much
I lost my dad 3 years ago. It was officially 3 years a few weeks ago now. As painful as it was, is, to lose him...I know that the person I am now, the person who I have moulded myself to become, is the person that I have always wanted to be. I am making art all the time, and currently writing two films. I have his ambition and my experiences to thank, as well as you Bertie. I have watched you and your content for years and every time I see something new or watch it over and over again, it speaks to me in many ways. So thank you, keep creating, and hopefully, if the opportunity popped up I would love to be a part of one of your many amazing projects. Anyway, I look forward to the next film - Dominic Archer
My dad died when I was really young, throughout my life I’ve dealt with it in different ways and I’ve been sadder about it some years more than others. But this year I woke up on February 11th, 2020 and the sun was shining and I went about my day and I drove down the same highway he died on and realized that 15 years to the day had passed. I was struck by this sudden coldness and I don’t know what to do. Then as if I knew what I needed to do, I called a tattoo shop and walked in later that day. It was a 3.5 hour tattoo and as the time got closer to the hour he died and the tattoo for him became etched into my skin and the pain became more sharp as the hours weaned on, I started to cry a little bit more and a little bit more. But when it was finished and I finally laid down for the night I felt a sort of peace, knowing he’d never be forgotten- at least not by me. Grief can be a never ending cycle sometimes rather than a process, but I think art and being honest with others is the best way to help. Love to all💛
Oh my Lord, that was a magnificent homage to lost loved ones. 🙏💔
The worst day of my life was when I entered my grandfather's hospital room and, not only was he confused and in pain, he didn't recognise me. It hurt like nothing had before. I'll never forget that look in his eyes, of utter loss and despair, just saying "no, no" to my grandma. That was the last time I saw him alive. I didn't even have the courage to say goodbye. "Saudade" is what I feel when I think about him. It is a Portuguese word with no direct translation to English, but it represents that feeling of emptiness when thinking about, or longing for, something or someone you care for or love, but can't have back. It carries somewhat of a stronger meaning than "I miss you". We feel "saudade" of/for someone, we don't just miss someone, if that makes sense? Anyway, this was a beautiful film, great job! It's always nice to see something of yours, you never really disappoint.
thank you so much for sharing. the realisation that you'll never see that person again is a daunting, horrifying one. it's important to recognise that there are ways to keep that person around, at least in some form. you might not see them again, but you can feel them and you can ensure their memory endures x
@@BertieGilbert1 Yes, thankfully I was old enough to understand that (19yo) and already had a healthy way of channeling those emotions so as to not lash out my anger into the world (music, writing, even reading). This film really cut deep and had me tearing up x
I lost a friend of mine earlier this week. Everything said in this video felt like it was said about her. Thank you so much for this.
One of my brothers passed away 4 years ago one week before his 14th birthday. He was gonna turn 18 this year. What hurts the most is that I feel like I never took the time to truly get to know him. I took his time on this planet for granted. Our family miss him so much and I do my best to continue with my life and make him proud. I like to think he's looking down on us with his contagious smile and laughter. This was raw and beautiful and made me think of him a lot. Thank you, Gilbert
I don't know why, but every now and then I come back here. I didn't lose anyone close to me or anything, but I always watch this and i can feel all the emotions in this video. All that art, relations between people and messages make me feel like maybe, it truly is worth it. I've been struggling lately but this just gives me so much hope... because in my mind life doesn't make sense. You know in the grand scheme of things how does one's life and struggling mean anything, when time never stops and the universe is enormous and terrifying. But somehow, sometimes people do make sense and they bring so much more to life. And although it might be easier to think that you die and that's it, the universe moves on and just forgets, there's always something more to it. And one's life can be a song, painting, an impression, a poem that stays and lives on its own even after you're gone. It can be something so small yet so meaningful. And I just can't stop thinking about that.
My grandpa passed away five months ago and was buried last November. Although I didn’t see him very much (he lived in Ghana and I’m Canadian) I loved him dearly. He was an absolute treasure and his absence has left a major void in my family. Christmas and birthdays don’t feel the same without him here. And I can see that my family is still going the loss even though we want to believe we’re done grieving. This video is absolutely precious Bertie. Thank you for making this.
When my dad has gone I felt an immense urge to paint the portraits of every person of my family and friends, paint them with all the love and light I could feel which is almost infinite, to make them feel how beautiful, alive and important they are. I also felt like running on the roads and living with all the love and bravery I could, trying my best to live a life beautiful enough for two, and make my life a song for him. Thank you so much for reminding me of this, I admire every person in this video and comments so much for trying their best and being such beautiful humans. This is so beautiful.
I know I'm a bit late but if you're reading this Bertie, you are the most talented and genuine filmmaker out there, let alone on RUclips. Thank you for creating, thank you for Inspiron millions like me and thank you for staying true to the beautiful messages you want to project :)
This represents the very essence of what raw art is
i broke down into tears like one minute in, everything about this is so beautiful, i feel less alone now. my nan died when i was 11 (im 17 now) and it was the first real loss i'd ever felt. she was such an amazing person and the kindest soul, i miss her everyday. every time i play my saxophone, i play it for her, i always feel like she can hear me, like somewhere out there, she's still listening
as someone whose mom died a few days before my fifth birthday, this is really special to me. thank you all for sharing! "my life is a song for you"
I'm crying. You've taken something so terrible and sad and made it beautiful.
This came at a fitting time. My nans funeral was on Friday just gone (Valentines Day). Everything about it was very unexpected and I am still finding it hard to come to terms with the fact that she is no longer just sitting in her boiling house complaining that she’s freezing before falling back to sleep soon after. I can’t even bring myself to say the words out loud for anyone to hear, because then that makes it real. It’s not just something I can write about as though it’s fictional. Once I say it out loud then it’s tangible and I can’t change it. I’ve lost a lot of people over the last two years who meant a lot to me, and this was the fourth funeral my family has had to attend this year already. So thank you for this. It’s never easy, it’s not always pretty, but thank you for sharing other peoples words. I found myself in some of a lot of them and it makes it all feel a little better.
Oh my world, that was beautiful and sad and hopeful and emotional all at the same time. Both my parents got diagnosed with cancer a few years back, and as horrible as it was as a 15-year-old to have to consider the possibility of my whole family dying for no damn good reason, I got extremely lucky and they both made it through to tell the tale. But because it's been 7 years (I can't believe it's been that long already), I sometimes can feel myself slipping back into old habits of taking life and the ones I love for granted, and I hate it so much. So thank you, everyone who worked on this film, for reminding me to cherish every moment. You have all my love and support. x
beautiful film, thank you
Bertie I love following your journey as a filmmaker. You transform film by film. Inevitabley your works will be adored by larger audiences, so I cherish these short films now while this is your platform. Especially this short film, it's beaming with the light that can be humanity, through the mutual loss that is mutual love. You've opened the vast channels of grief and told us it's okay to jump in and take a swim. Just keep on bringing to life whatever churns in your brilliant head. I'm vegan but your mind butter I gladly eat. /a weird fan ode to u
update: it is extremely beautiful
i KNEW if i watched this i was going to end up crying about how much i miss my grandparents even though it's been 6 and 2 years since they've passed and i still watched it and still cried because Bertie makes such gorgeous films that i couldnt bear NOT watching it
He inspired me to go against the tide, to be more creative, to listen more and be so much more loving. I’d like to think that he’s still here, and he’s still ridiculously grumpy, caring, honest and kind.
And though I never got to say goodbye,
I still think about him.
Love the authenticity and venerability of this. Everyone’s openly Sharing their most precious and personal memories, but everyone’s smiling and supporting. Would’ve loved to be a fly on the wall for this shoot.
crying very real tears, what a beautiful concept, so beautifully produced and edited and created. thank you for this masterpiece
My mum died in 2017, I was adopted so I never got to meet her before she passed... And due to restrictions I didn't find out till 2018 that she'd passed. I still blame myself. I still miss her. I only have stories that I'm told to create memories...
I remember watching this when it came out, still just as beautiful. i don't think any other word describes it so well
As someone who lost a loved one in the past, and is also aspiring to be an artist, I just want to say that films like these are what I strive to make. You are an inspiration Bertie, and the way that you tell stories really hits deep to those who are able to hear them. Keep making beautiful art, you've come along way bertiebertG :---)
Stories and art are so so special and necessary. Just beautiful.
this is phenomenal.
The music is absolutely wonderful and perfectly captures the mood.
Bertie you never cease to amaze me , your talent is outstanding from your younger years, all the way into your adult life keep on going doing what you love we all appreciate your stellar work.
Your films are always so beautiful and intimate 💕💕 also I always love the colours!
To say anything other than I understand would be almost insulting, the only other thing I can say is thank you
This hit me so hard I’m literally in tears. I miss my mum so much.
it already sounds beautiful
This is so sad but so well made and all power to these people for pursuing their art and passions.
This has shown me creativity is so much more that an object
This is beautifully vulnerable. Gosh the song too
This is so beautiful. My tears went down on the first minute. The comments have so many emotions too i couldn't myself. I never write anything in this section cause i feel I have nothing to share, nothing to tell. I still think about you granpa. I haven't forgot all the love you gave me and I hope you can see me when I look into the sky, searching for you
Oh goodness I’m ready to cry
beautifully done, bertie. extremely touching and a lovely commemoration of those mentioned in the video.
Thank you for healing my pain
i'm weeping alone just thinking how i'd feel (and will feel) when i lose my dad and honestly the thought itself is so unbearable i can't help but feel enornous admiration for you and all the people involved who turn their grief into art (which i as an artist have also done with smaller pains). thank you so much for doing this, it's incredibly beautiful and brave.
Saving this for one day when I will need it
this is so beautiful. thank you
Watched twice, cried twice, thank you.
WOW this is beautiful
Bertie, this is just so unbelievably beautiful.
This needs to be seen by so many. It’s such a beautiful tribute to those we love and just communicates what grief is like for artist so well
Beautiful. So bittersweet.
i’m not crying you’re crying
Indeed you are right.
the first time ive cried in months. wow
Very bloody beautiful
excuse me, your new short was the absolute TITS
Beautiful. Utterly beautiful.
wow this is beautiful bertie
This was beautifully done
This is beautiful. ❤️
we don't do things for the ones we love we do them for the ones we lost
Hi everyone, the first film/series I created was about my grandma in my last year in school because I somehow knew that she may not have very long and I just interviewed her about her life.
After I finished Interviewing her and after I finished school I did a voluntary year in Bolivia.
During my stay in Bolivia my grandma died.
I am so happy to have made this Film about her life because 1. it matters and 2. we can still see her and she can still talk to us. I will never forget her.
This is so gorgeous
Just speechless x
Wonderful.
ive been watching you since the beginning and its makes me so proud to see how far you've come and how much you've grown
How beautiful😍✨❤
such a beautiful way to tell these stories
Im not crying, you are.
That’s some good art
Thank you Bertie.
Bertie, you’re making me cry
Beautiful 💕
This is really beautiful and meaningful❤️
This is so vulnerable and heartbreakingly beautiful, I'm crying in the club.
HEY BERTIE I JUST CLICKED ON THIS WITHOUT READING WHO DID IT AND I WAS BLOWN AWAY AND THEN A SECOND TIME WHEN I FOUND OUT IT WAS YOU! THIS IS ART
wahey! HELLO!
I love the song stunningly beautiful is it available for download anyone know
This gives me hope
♡
this is beautiful, bertie
wow wow wow thank you bertie
thank you so, so much
I miss you buddy. I know you felt like no one would, but we do. Cheeky bastard, I hope somehow you made peace with it all. Love you endlessly.
this is it. genuine seeking and finding. but never fulfilling.
Thank you.
What is this song in the second half?
The title of the video is the song. "My life is a song for you" by Tom Rosenthal. It was written for this video.
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Why are there like nobody watching?!?
Could you maybe react to your horrible history scenes.
when i'm more skilled, let's make a film together
Thank you.