Richard Madden (Game of Thrones) stars in Award-Winning Rally Short Film | Group B
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- Опубликовано: 24 сен 2020
- Richard Madden (Game of Thrones) stars as a rally racer making a comeback after a long and troubled absence.
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GROUP B
Directed by Nick Rowland
A National Film and Television School Production
"Having debuted his BAFTA-nominated short SLAP on S/W back in 2014, NFTS graduate Nick Rowland returns to the site with "Group B", a tense and gripping 25-minute film which immerses its audience in the dangerous world of competitive rally driving. Starring Richard Madden (best known for his role as ‘Robb Stark’ in HBO series Game Of Thrones) and Michael Smiley, Rowland draws from personal experience to create a truly visceral and cinematic exploration of grief, survivors guilt, and what it takes to move on. "Group B" is much more than a tribute to the golden era of rallying, it’s a deeply human story about an individual who has to face his demons.
“You don’t need to care about cars or have knowledge of engines to connect with this story”, Rowland explains as we discuss the inspiration behind his film, and he’s right! Despite some truly impressive driving scenes, Group B isn’t really a film about racing. The adrenaline-inducing moments come from a much scarier aspect of the motorsport: waiting at the starting line. For Madden’s character, Shane Hunter, participating in another race could spell disaster for both him and his new co-driver (Smiley) if he can’t get in the right headspace, and it’s in this situation that Rowland’s filmmaking truly shines.
A film with very little dialogue, especially from the story’s protagonist, Group B manages to capture an intense inner turmoil as Shane decides to return to rallying after an accident left his previous co-driver dead. With the exchanges between characters always skirting around the issue, the film forces you to read between the lines and realize the true gravity of the situation. Driven by a potent performance by Madden, Group B is a tense rollercoaster of a film which amplifies the audience’s anxiety as you dread the thought of another accident.
When it came to capturing the sport on camera, Rowland drew from his own experience so that the viewer could see and feel what his character was experiencing behind the wheel. “I used to compete as a rally driver before I turned to filmmaking”, explains Rowland. “Rally driving is a sport that I love, and I was excited at the idea of introducing people to it through the film, but the story is not really about motorsport or driving. It’s a universal story about guilt, grief, and allowing yourself to move on from tragedy and regret”.
Group B was a Royal Television Society Award Winner in 2016 and picked up nominations for a Student Academy Award and the AFI Fest Grand Jury Prize. Since leaving the NFTS, Rowland has directed several TV shows and directed his debut feature "Calm with Horses". The film, which premiered at TIFF and screened at the 2019 edition of the BFI London Film Festival, was picked up for distribution and is now available to buy or rent on RUclips (in America it was released under the new title "The Shadow of Violence"). The filmmaker is currently developing a crime drama feature that takes place within the same world of competitive rally driving as Group B - we can’t wait to see it!" - S/W Curator, Chelsea Lupkin
CAST
Shane Hunter Richard Madden
Martin Kelly Michael Smiley
Sullivan Dominic Wolf
Richard Matthew Jure
James Stephen Bent
Marcus Andrei Alén
Psychologist Alexandre Campbell
Young Marshall Walter Sweetman Jr.
Senior Marshall Ian Clare
Physiotherapist Wayne Peters
CREW
Director & Co-writer Nick Rowland
Co-writer Joe Murtagh
Producer Alexandra Breede
Cinematographer Sverre Sørdal
Production Designer Laura Mickiewicz
Editor Paco Sweetman
Sound Designer Matis Rei
Composer Terence James Dunn
Sound Recordist Nik Stojkov
Colourist & Online Editor Sara Buxton
VFX Supervisor Filipe Guerrero
Production Manager Tom While
Stunt Driver David Higgins
MG 6R4 Engineer Dave Boucher
Reproduced on this channel with the permission of the filmmakers. 
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"The car goes faster than I can think." - the best description of Group B
Henri Toivonen said words to that effect just before he and Sergio Cresto died in the Group B Lancia at the Tour de Corse. R.I.P.
@@damo9997 Jeez, I've felt that bit of panic when you are going fast and have that split second where you realize you're out of control before. But I get it when I'm like... snowboarding, mountain biking, or longboarding. I'm not going 175mph through the woods on a dirt path in an aluminum box on wheels. Completely different things. I couldn't imagine.
I think this phrase was heavily inspired by Walter Röhrl's comment from 1985 about Audi Quattro S1 E2 "This car goes faster than a man can think". This quote is hearing in "Rally Supercars" movie made by Duke Video.
if you have to think about what to do in a car you wouldn't get a job as a rally driver in any league. Driving a rally car is about programmed reactions. This quote is to stress that fact - you will never be able to think as fast, that's why you need to act without thinking
@Satanic Panic Fun and Games Hannu Mikkola says in a interview that he remmbers driving the Audi S1 in 1000 Lakes Rally Finland. " Under three seconds to 100km/h, 9 seconds to 200km/h " and he goes on saying " I remember the rev-limiter ' popping ' on the Ouninpohja stage, in 6th gear. The limiter was set at 220km/h "
Crazy...
This film deserved a full length version. Imagine the adrenaline rush and intense emotion in 90 or 120 mins.
There is one is called Two wins it's currently on production and it's gonna talk about the 1983 season
@@giuseppenasca2091 That better be, freaking good. They do not dare mess up Rally Royalty. Look what they did with the Lamborghini movie. Better be as good as Ford vs Ferrari, if they fail then I have no hope for Hollywood (as if I didn't already).
@@ThisIsMyRodrick it's a "small" production don't expect something like the best of Hollywood
@@giuseppenasca2091 small production is better than Hollywood ever could do. means they care about and show passion.
@@giuseppenasca2091 there is Daniel Brühl starring as Roland Gumpert just because of that I am looking forward to that so much hope it will be amazing
The sound is the unsung hero here. Little details like the muffling when Shane puts his helmet on at 8:44 and the static as the comms are plugged in immersed me almost completely into the scene.
Even the parts where Shane's thoughts wandered to the accident with his former co-driver have a tangible dreamlike feel to them for me because of the sound. The mixer is a true artist
Completely on point, the audio was such a joy to listen to with good cans. Completely crystal clear and, like you said, inclusive of so many little details.
sound engineers went crazy on this
yeah exactly this. sound engineering was incredible.
Yes, or like the sounds outside and then when he shuts the door as they’re talking everything gets shut out
That crumble of gravel as the cars stop on the line. The way the dust tinkles against the car as it's settling. And something about the sound setup inside the car made it possible for me to smell it? Incredible stuff.
I remember days when this short film came out, some of rally fans hated on it (including someone who manages a popular rally compilation RUclips channel). They hated because they were expecting to see action racing scenes like Rush, all of those people failed to understand the message/point of this film.
Me as a rally driver can understands what this driver have been through and I like this short film.
This is one very special piece of art.
I agree with everything you've said....and still want a Rally movie like Rush.
@@Shift4g There is this Group B rally (where it focuses on Audi vs Lancia) called 2 Win that is coming out this year. So far, no latest news about it yet.
UPDATE: It is now renamed to “Race for Glory”
@@hashrulsubzero Thanks very much, didn't have a clue 'bout that.
I totally agree. This is a visual/audio and spiritual journey of tragedy that turns (eventually) to rebirth. It’s surprisingly emotional movie that’s about Rally Group B race drivers and their co-drivers.
I wish people would appreciate short films for what they are, instead of saying "I could watch another X hours of this" or "wish this could be a full film".
It is a full film, a short film has its own beauty and pacing, it takes just as much skill to tell a story in 20 minutes as it does for 2 hours, perhaps more.
Very true, i feel like this story was neatly wrapped up un those 25 minutes, i could see it being 35-40 minutes by dragging out some shots but not a full 120 min movie
@@motivationlessaxolotl8266 You could turn it into a full length feature by expanding the story. A long story of how Shane first got into racing, his peak at the sport with his co-driver in Group B, and then the accident, his long absence from the sport, finishing with this short film about his comeback.
@@DirtyPoul or maybe tell how he gets back to driving, how this accident impacted his privat life, how he changed and how he interacts with people now. I would make this shortfilm the end more like the beginning or the middle.
@@DirtyPoul You could, but it would be a much worse movie. It’s not so different with people telling stories in conversation. A story might be interesting told in 3 minutes. In 30 minutes, your audience is looking for excuses to escape the conversation.
Actually short films and short book stories are much harder to create because it gets you right to the point without the build up section. You have to feel for the protagonist with in minutes. That's really hard for the creator to achieve. Respect.
After Ari Vatanens near fatal accident in Argentina in 85, he said he was depressed for months after wards. Only when he went to spectate on the 1000 lakes rally did the darkness start leaving him. Rallying almost killed him but also saved him. I feel this film e captures that catharsis perfectly.
I agree to an extent but Ari’s issue was the blood transfusion he received at the crash site rather than rallying itself.
100% I’ve crashed a car whilst racing before and caught it all on fire and all you can think as a driver is, why didn’t I do better.
Massive part of ari vantanens recovery was the weight of uncertainty in relation to his blood transfusion given to him as it was around the time of the aids crisis a d blood contamination
At first I thought it was about him to be honest maybe it is loosely??
Wow, this is a fantastic short film, I could have easily sat through another hour and a half of this.
This gave me goosebumps, I remember the group B cars and they were monsters and the men that drove them were giants. When Madden says 'the car goes faster than I can think' he absolutely hit the nail on the head, those cars were insanely fast, it wasn't so much as grabbing a bull by the horns, it was grab a missle by the guide fins and pray.
They were missiles without any modern electronic assistance systems as well. When you compare the mind boggling performance of Group B to road vehicles of that time it was literally like watching alien spacecraft buzzing by at warp speed. Those vehicles are insanely fast even today.
@@igrvks Aluminum chasis and fiber glass panels. You were driving a fucking engine and a roll cage. You hit a tree going 130+ and its over.
“the men that drove them were giants”… have you forgotten Michele Mouton! She was a woman and she almost won the Group B title if mechanical problems haven’t taken away what she should have deserved. She also break the record of Pikes Peak with Audi the first time any European competed. She is the Legend of Group B with Rhörl and Vatanen. Check her name out… then you will learn the true story of Group B and why it was so exciting and challenging!
@@Speedbird61 My humble apologies, I did forget Michele, its been a long time since the 80's. Yes she was a very special woman indeed, rest her soul.
@@yawningkitty457 She is not dead yet! She is 70 years old.
I need 20 hours of this. Richard is going to win an oscar one day, mark my words
i believe uu
Hopefully the oscars aren't in existence for much longer.
lol
There is one is called Two wins it's currently on production and it's gonna talk about the 1983 season
20 hours? Jeezus that’s a long movie
Amazing short film. Reminds me of me and my brother doing rallying.
Sure, we didn't do group B, nor did he die on the track.
But rallying was his passion, and it was his life.
Now, he is rallying in the heavens. Sad I cant be there to give him pace notes, but I will one day.
( Also thank you, everyone, for the almost 700 likes, I had no idea when I posted the comment that so many would give me a thumbs up and give your condolences. Thank you so much!)
Full respect to you and your brother man
I lost my brother in 2007.
My biggest fan and the supporter that would shout the loudest for me.
My father figure and best friend.
I have my own personal understanding of your pain.
I'm sorry for your loss.
R.I.P. to both of them.
❤
May he rest in peace.
now he's rallying with Ken Block and Colin McRae having fun with the legends we all looked up to in our lives
@@brucewizayne5394 you have no idea how right you are with that one. Colin McRae was his biggest Idol and he loved Ken block aswell, we used to watch his videos, or at least i got them sent my way when he posted something new.
as my brother said at the start of each rally we did.
"When in doubt, go flat out" ( I think he stole it from Colin, but i can be mistaken on that)
These 6R4s were awesome cars. As the head of Marketing at Computervision (the company whose colors and logo are all over these cars) in the UK in 1986 , I had the privilege of taking a ride with lead driver Tony Pond in an airfield not far from Bath in the UK. There's no other driving or riding experience like it. I have never experienced the kind of G-forces in any other vehicle that I did then in the tight turns. Pond, expertly floored the gas pedal to the very last fraction second and deftly applied the brakes as he made the often square turns. Each time I was convinced we would crash but far from it. I got a new respect for race driving from that one event.
Shame the Metros weren't more successful in Group B. Such amazing cars.
I think the Computervision story needs to be told Salahuddin. Have you ever done a podcast? Must have been phenomenal £ invested.
Tony Pond was a hell of a driver. Had the 6R4 on the podium in it's debut at the 85 RAC!
@@DropkickNationthey were a bloody good car. Just took too long to develop and encountered teething problems as all racecars do early on.
If it had hit the scene when the 205 did it might have been a different story
This kind of comments makes my day, I wish you share your stories on your channel
Surpised more people haven't mentioned how great the sound design is in this.
The sound is the unsung hero here. Little details like the muffling when Shane puts his helmet on at 8:44 and the static as the comms are plugged in immersed me almost completely into the scene. Even the parts where Shane's thoughts wandered to his accident and his former co-driver has a tangible dreamlike feel to them for me because of the sound. The mixer is a true artist
Exactly! Incredible work there!
The director had input as well. He used to race.
@@royaltoadclub8322 it’s never a bad thing when a filmmaker has experience in the thing he’s trying to portray. A great short film all in all. The only thing missing is the spectators but I don’t think it detracts much from the film
600hp caskets. The greatest racing that has every taken place. Those who lost their live’s in the pursuit of the unbelievable that group B was, will always be legends among men.
Cannot get enough of Richard Madden. He is the whole package
I'm not done watching it and I had to pause to write this.. I'm 19 minutes in and i've been in the edge of my seat, fighting the urge to bite my nails. This is a masterpiece, I would love for this to become a full movie or a tv show.
We're so glad you enjoyed it and are still enjoying it? Thanks for watching!
@@shortoftheweek yes i have watched it 5-6 times this month, please make another
There is a movie is called Two wins it's currently on production and it's gonna talk about the 1983 season
@@giuseppenasca2091it doesn’t seem to have Michelle Mouton character in the cast… which sucks a bit
I join everyone in wanting a Group B feature length film, but this short did exactly what it was meant to. It touched on every aspect of what Group B was. Any thing extra would just be fluff; anything less would create an incomplete story. The creators of this film deserved their awards because to take the greatest generation of rally racing and distill all that emotion, glory, courage, and chaos into less than half-hour takes genius. Good show mates.
I'd give my right leg for a feature film on Group B, something like Ford v Ferrari. That has the potential to be incredible.
Edit: Yes, I know about 2 Win coming out this year. Won't get my hopes up too high but it has potential.
Audi vs Lancia. Set in the welsh forests.
@@glenkennedy2018 what about Sanremo?
@@tiagoalves2996 yeah. Could work well.
@@glenkennedy2018 or Audi vs Peugeot
Guys Porsche is the best marquee for everything 😊
Holy rolling thunder, this film is growly and gritty and stunningly beautiful! Nick Rowland and his team did a magnificently artistic job of capturing the realism and emotion of one man's struggle to find his courage again. I'd love to see a behind-the-scenes video of how this was made. Thanks for sharing it...Cheers!
i especially love that courage is written next to the picture of him and his co-driver. Little detail that i really like
Such an intense experience - so immersive
He is actually turning in very Good performances and getting better and better
That unique noise of birdsong and wind, broken by the crisp exhaust pop pop bouncing off the pine trees. Scrabbling gravel and amature fireworks in the forests.
Only a true rallyfan can connect with this. Took me right back.
Brilliant.
I can remember reading somebody´s comment on Richard Madden that "anything he puts his hands on is always great" and I must agree. I have seen most of his filmography during the lockdown and he is either really lucky on the scripts or he has a good nose on the good ones. Not to mention he IS a pretty good actor, one of the very best of his generation. I don´t want him to play Bond or a superhero...He has so much to offer, would be great to see him in as many different roles as possible. I DO LOVE his acting, he is never the same. As for Group B, although the plot is kind of cliche, it draws one in, has an amazing camera with great ideas (the outside mirror, all the close-ups). Watching it is a real enjoyment, there is much more than one would expect from a short movie.
Richard is fantastic isn't he? I thought his acting in Bodyguard was amazing, really showcased his acting talent. Same with 1917, even though it was a smaller role he still was able to give an incredible performance. He will have his breakout after Eternals, and I still hope he chooses smaller projects in between because I agree, he does have so much to offer.
@@allisonsilas78 I can only agree. There is a selfish part inside of me which doesn´t want him to have the breakout...He will be too high for us, common people...Will he change? Will he stop acting in mini series? The Bodyguard was great, but to me, he will always be Cosimo de Medici. If you haven´t seen the show, highly recommended. I cannot fully understand it isn´t everywhere because everything, literally everything, on the show was absolutely superb. Anyway, this short belong to the best of his as well.
@@ssiissiinnkkaa I was mad when he didn't appear at all in season 2!!! I saw the show, then I visited el duomo!!! He's so good and attractive. I heard he's gay(happy for him) but a girl can dream?
First the gem thats the bodyguard,then The Take , and now this
First the gem thats the bosyguard,then The Take , and now this
The first few minutes made me appreciate just how much acting and communicating of feelings Richard (and other good actors) do simply with their eyes and expressions. Compared to the other actor in the scene, it was incredible.
In my opinión, the other actor's role was better played
Yeah, I noticed all the subtle facial expressions that helped convey the mood. It was really well-done.
For the people who mentioned they want a movie about Group B:
It will happen this year. The movie is about the rivalry between Lancia and Audi during the Group B era of rallying. It's called 2 Win. Might be interesting.
Had no idea thanks !
The best short film I have watched in a very long time, watching it for the 3rd time in one day.
Incredible audio work throughout this film! I gotta point out 8:43 where you can hear from the driver's perspective as he puts on the helmet. The breathing, the adjustment, and the radio connection sounds! The attention to detail is top notch!
Anyone who has ever raced will immediately connect with this film. The calm before the storm, some mild onset of anxiety before the flag drops, you feel it just watching.
One of the best shorts I’ve seen in ages - so emotional
This was perfect, the pacing and length. With audio design that made me cry. This is what makes a short film, and while some may think it should be longer, I think it’s perfect.
Racing drew me in and I stayed for the experience, well done and well executed. Beautiful film
Wow what a great short film, Shanes character really deserves to be explored and built on and into a feature film. The hurdles he faced recovering and coming back to that moment in time, the mind boggles at what an amazong movie it could be. So glad this was made
Im rewatching this for schoolwork to analyse the film, and everytime i watch from the point the radio shuts off, i get the chills. This film is such a masterpiece.
Jesus, this gave me goosebumps multiple times. I wasn't around in that time, born in '92, but my dad often talks about group b rally, and how it was a whole different breed of race car drivers. This film, however short, really transported me into the drivers feelings, even the co-driver. This was brilliant. Really deserves a full length film.
You got me at Group B Rally...
I've had the privilege of living the group B days as a young spectator in Portugal and man, it was absolutely mad.... daredevil type shit. drivers and spectators...
But in those days we were basically expecting all that madness... we wanted it, we frigging loved and were counting on it... Part of the show I guess.
I saw a guy loose his fingertips.. no shit... he just wanted to touch the car I suppose
Today... well.. I can see why so many people ended up loosing their lives, why it had to end and why (after all we're here) we still love it.
Insane was the word... all round insanity
That is by far the best motorsport film I've seen. Irrelevant of length of feature. Absolutely superb
Man, this film hit me really hard. My dad was a rally driver and he was in an accident that killed his co-driver and best friend in 1993 so this was painfully relatable. Had to just sit in silence for a few minutes even after the credits had finished. My dad unfortunately would also be killed on a rally stage (though not during an event) 10 years later but I still have a passion for the sport and this film was absolutely fantastic, albeit a little hard to watch
Was your dad Possum Bourne?
@@ccx806 Yes, and I’m proud to call him that 👍🏻
richard madden is a work of art
I stand at the rally car paddock and Goodwood and just look at the sleeping giants that are Group B rally cars.
My wife never really got it until she saw this film.
Those cars are a paradigm of everything that is noble, flawed, inspiring and misgided about our harnessing of technology in the same way that the Apollo missions were.
Thank you for making this film.
Everyone who has watched this who doesn't know the names Atillio Bettiga, Henri Toivenen, Sergio Cresta, Jean-Michel Argentini or Lars Eric-Torph now understands.
This is incredible. This era of rallying needs a full length feature film.
Thank you 👏👏👏👏
I will be 76yrs old end of March 2024 I was in kielder forest when the Group B cars came through utter silence then came the blast of the marshals whistle the roar of group B cars the ground literally shook we stood in safety 10 yards away the reason Kielder Forest was dropped it was a 27 mile stage if the cars got damaged the fear was that it was to far to limp out to the service area
Imagine this with the wave of crowds, on-board pov's with real audio, and unfortunately the crashes. This could be a massive film.
i cried hard when i realized PTSD was his new true navigator. this hits hard man.
Well done. It felt like documentary of a real driver. Such a good performance and well put together film. The cinematography, music…everything from top to bottom was spot on. Please use the team to make a full film.
This is heavy duty - works so well as a short, great lighting and camerwork too
This deserves to be a full 90-120 minute long movie
This was amazing. The tension that built up right up until the point they actually set off on the stage was almost too much.
@@LeonardoDiCaprioofficls You're so welcome dude. Watching from Canada! 🤟
Richard Madden is such an underrated actor, his performance in "Bodyguard" was brilliant
Came for Group B - stayed for camera work - cried for the story. Well done.
Nobody bringing up the incredible talent of Michael Smiley!
He’s got an awesome range, but my heart is for his hilarious portrait of “Tyres” in Spaced
Oi oi you lucky people!
This was incredible! The feeling the sound created was so immersive and intense. Richard Madden's performance was so good, the way he portrayed emotion really made me connect with Shane. I'm a 90's kid so I missed out on the group B era but I love motorsports, in particular rally. I've watched all the old group B clips on RUclips and love it. I think this was a really well done and very special film, that has done a great job at paying homage to a very special time in motorsports history. Well done to everyone involved, what a beautiful film.
this is a real gem, so happy I found this. because it shows how far to the edge the racers are willing to go. competition. they bled for the sport.
The 6R4 is so beautiful. And that NA V6 screams!
Best box.
Richard is a amazing actor
Great short film. Masterpiece. Group B. This period of rallying was by far the best. Along with Group A and World Rally Car as well.
This short film transcends beyond the surface of riveting action sequences and the dramatic politics portrayed in most Motorsport films.
As an audience, we captured an honest vignette of a human being-in just the span of less than half an hour-coming to terms with his trauma that has painfully hindered his passion and desire to race. Everything from the pastel, low-contrast color correction, to the minimalist score complemented by our vicarious experience through Shane’s perspective (ie. the pensiveness and hesitance within the confines of his bedroom, the sheer anticipation of sitting in the cockpit and experiencing the ambience of Shane’s sensorial awareness) is what makes this film transcend beyond the standard spectacle of racing.
A racing film that is 2/3 dialogue and 1/3 action sequence within the span of 25 minutes says something about the intentionality and delivery from this film crew. I’m almost glad that this is neither a series nor a feature film, because it makes the level of artistry that much more valuable in my honest opinion.
Richard Madden has this talent of making his eyes smolder in the sexiest way... in every film he is at... intense!
This should be made into a full length movie 🏆
what an incredible short film. I would have loved to watch 2+ hours of this. the audio design is absolutely amazing! when he puts on the helmet for the fist the *chefs kiss*
The subtle details in this are stunning!! Huge props to your audio team as that aural transition as he dons his helm is superb.
This is the artsiest racing story I've ever witnessed and I love it. More
Holy. Hell. This was damn good, and in agreement with everyone else, these needs a theatrical release. Movies such as this are a treasure because the only ones who know or feel something this raw, are the ones who drove those cars…and how much courage to sit behind the wheel.
Amazing. Every part of it was so well researched and presented.
We need a full length movie for sure. This was a great taste of what's possible. Great job.
"The car goes faster than I can think." Yep, that was Group B by the end of its run.
Only few people got the idea of just how profound a high-speed accident can affect your ability to regain your mood and mental strength to drive again.
Rally definitely deserves more films. There are so many inspiring and heart wrenching stories
Everything about this film is beautifully done, those Group B cars were something else. The overhead shot with the racing suit on the bed next to him was particularly good, and the motion shots were amazing too. Great sound design and acting and, well everything.
I only drive hillclimb, but the prestart feeling is portrayed amazing. Great job
"only drive hillclimb"
bruh. That alone is just fucking cool.
Why have I not seen this before, had to watch it twice over it was so good. More films need to show the cars like this, no fancy quick cuts, amazing
WOOOOOW!!! What a fantastic film. Ive been working in the film industry for 25 years and these are the types of films that keep me going... incredible performances on and off camera. Thank you for that.
Utterly brilliant. Never been so moved by a short film before.
Incredible.
Amazing editing and camera work! The close ups on Richard's eyes darting back and forth at 22:00 is haunting
Wow. Incredible. We'd be blessed if we could get an entire film like this around Group B one day. Wow.
Absolutely beautiful film.
I loved the pace of it. I appreciate the time it took with every scene and that even as a short film it did not feel rushed.
The audio was absolutely crystal as well; it was a joy to listen to on some quality studio headphones. Stellar performance by the actors too, glad to see RIchard Madden again.
Overall it's nice to see a spotlight on the legendary Group B and its even more legendary drivers.
man wish there was more of this. absolutely incredible
This film is a RUSH and I'm so excited to have it on Short of the Week 🔥!!!
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This is litterally the best piece of film I have seen all year.
Absolutely brilliant short, but this could be a blockbuster of a movie, WOW!!! Brought back memories of following the RAC rally big time!
dude the countdown scene literally had me in shambles, incredible work. amazing sound.
The algo took its time to send this gem my way, but better late than never. Great short movie!
a group b movie is much needed it's so insane that time period
Amazing cinematography, amazing acting, amazing post-production, this is just all round an epic film that needs an additional 100 min.
This was just art. There are no other word I can describe. This was probably the best short film I’ve seen. Bravo
Contents of this movie:
65% feelings,
20% rallying,
10% credits,
5% bird.
1% Piss
Truly a work of art. Did not plan on crying this morning
Naah... It's just someone cutting onions.
Thank you for this. This short needs to become a feature film. Both Richard Madden and Michael Smiley are excellent. 5/5
This was so amazing experience. Sound and video was on the top!!! Definitelly want to see more films like this!
Very nicely done. Excellent short film. It is beautiful as is. Though, I would definitely want to see more. A full length film of this, or at least something like it. Group B was absolutely insane. Those cars are still some of the coolest vehicles in history, but the limitations after Group B were pretty necessary. Rally has always been my favorite Auto Racing discipline and always will be.
Good GOD everything about this is Incredible. Indescribably good direction, amazing acting, brilliant sound design. Especially as a driver myself, everything about this was fucking nail-biting. I felt like I had a rope tied around my chest for the entire duration. And then. Those final moments hit. The sudden poignant, relieving, and triumphant Majo-key shift, as they overcome the radio issues, and get back in the race. I felt as if I was living the moment he got over what was holding him back, and drove. AGH INCREDIBLE! Truly incredible.
Richard is a brilliant actor. He's able to deliver such a compelling performance, with such varied subject matter over his roles. He really, properly sold this.
This is an indescribable experience. It deserves every bit of praise it's received and more.
I love the ending, so clean with him going off into the sunset.
Rally history is full of breathtaking movie-worth stories, I hope more studios get wind of this potential
Incredibly well made.
We need more of this. In series. Every stage 1 episode. :)
What a great short film. Really good performances by Richard and Michael. Thank you for sharing this.
As someone who grew up listening to stories of Group B from my father, this just hit a spot and created a whole new emotion for the last 5 mins of that film.
Why haven’t more people watched this!!! That was amazing!
Wow, I'm speechless, but I will try to share the most I can of my emotions. I don't think I've felt like this for a racing movie ever since I went to watch Ford v Ferrari at the cinema. I could feel the intensity, there were so many moments that reminded me of myself when I race. When he looked at the kid, it reminds me of when I just stared at other people just thinking "Here we go" and when he looks up at the trees and just stares at just an empty sky where it all looks peaceful but inside of him there's this bomb trying to look for a way to shut itself off. When he is sitting down in the car and he is moving his leg anxiously because he is nervous about what will come and also wants to set off already, he doesn't want the energy of wanting to drive to torture him anymore so his thoughts don't bother him anymore. I don't know why, but I can relate to it in some way, I do karting, and I know Group B was out of this world and Karting doesn't even come close to it, but I could feel him you know? Even if I only hit 115 kilometers per hour on a straight and 50 kilometers per hour on a turn, I feel so close to this story.
Really nice work everyone. One of the best shorts I have seen in the past 10 years. Congrats and Respect!
That was absolutely phenomenal, as a lover of Rally and Rally games I can't believe I've never seen this before. 2 of my favourite actors as well!
Absolutely, phenomenal, no other way to describe it. Fully immersed, great plot and great writing, great scenes and the sound! UGH.
Bravo, absolutely bravo.
I would love to see a film on Walter Rohrl and the 037. The segment Jeremy Clarkson did on The Grand Tour was magnificent and I would like to see more.
This needs like the budget of rush or ford vs Ferrari. The stories in group b are insane just as well intense if not more. Needs more of everything.
Being a rallyfan more or less since birth, this was a tremendous watch. Thank you.
Just when it was getting amazing it leaves us on a cliffhanger. Excellent work I could have watch the full movie.