The 90 Year Old Cyclist | A Short Documentary (shot on the BMPCC 6K Pro)
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- Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2023
- This is a life portrait of my grandfather illustrated through his love of cycling.
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Director & editor
Florent Piovesan
Talent
Benjamin Piovesan
Cinematographer
Alex Botton : www.alexbotton.com/
Car technician & drone
Clement Hodgkinson : www.clementhodgkinson.com/
Animations & illustrations
Amberly Kramhoft : madebyams.com/work
Additional cinematography : Florent Piovesan
Colorist : Florent Piovesan
Stills photographer : Alex Botton
Archive images provided by : René and Giselda Piovesan
Archival footage transcoding : www.back2memories.fr/
And with thanks to Ernest Gazzera, René & Christian Piovesan
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10 years ago I made a short documentary about my grandfather who was 80 at the time and still cycling everyday. The video got a lot of attention and was even Staff Picked by Vimeo!
This was my first proper short documentary and of course it was made with limited gear, experience and budget.
Fortunately my grandfather is still with us and very much cycling almost as often as before so I wanted to revisit this idea and create a new documentary for his 90th.
The plan was not to create a copy of the original one of course but to shoot this with a bigger crew and create a new documentary with a different angle and stronger visual style, which I think we achieved!
For this one I also wanted to include some of his brothers and friends and give the opportunity to them to express what they feel about my grandfather.
This is probably my most personal and important project to date due to how close I am to the subject but also since I was directing and not covering every single aspect of the project as I am more used to.
It was a great collaborative experience to be able to bring in talented and close friends like Alex and Clement which elevated the production value of this documentary and of course the final result.
This documentary would have not been possible without the amazing support from Artlist and Filmconvert, and would have not looked as good without the support of DZOFILM and Nanlite.
BTS and cinematography breakdown videos coming soon!
Shot on the BMPCC6K and 6K Pro in July 2023, in the South West of France.
(Earphones recommended)
Let me know if you have any questions :).
Cheers,
Flo
#documentary #cycling #bmpcc6k
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This is a life portrait of my grandfather illustrated through his love of cycling.
It is probably my most personal and important project to date and I hope you enjoy it!
Cheers,
Flo
This is great. BlackMagic 👍 Send this to Rapha
@@TheMikeBernard Thank you!! Haha I might send it ☺️
This so well done 👍🏻
Srsly, this documentary is amazing! The people, the vibe and the last scene with the sunset over the flower field *chefs kiss*
I am a 76 year old cyclist and found your grandfather to be very inspirational. As a mature cyclist and athlete I sometimes feel lonely.
As a cyclist I’ve always been more inspired by the humanity than the results. To those who understand the passion will understand its meaning. Beautiful film, beautiful family.
Thank you so much for watching and for your comment :)
Show, estou tentando chegar lá tbm com o ciclismo
Beautifully stated. Sure, there are some jerks out there, but I've been lucky to find a majority of us are great humans who strive to lift one another up rather than tear one another down. It's almost romantic how people help people in the cycling community; it's a very special thing to witness and experience.
Couldn't agree more. Thx - well put
I do feel that pasión.
No words. THANK YOU
LOVE BLESS
im a 21 year old that started really to cycle 2 years ago. I just restored a 1978 peugeot with the budget i had and still riding it. When i see this happy man still loving and riding his eddy merckx bike, it motivates me to keep cycling with my old bike.
Keep on going mate!!!
I am a 73-year-old mountain biker and ride two or three times a week. I found this film, very motivating and emotionally uplifting. I will keep cycling until I am no longer physically able and pray that may not be for many more years.
@lawrencekennedy1123 Keep on riding, keep safe and keep well.
I wish that you can be..emtb will make you riding easy.
Ja mam 67 i śmigam codziennie, i będę tak długo śmigał aż spadne z roweru i się nie podniosę.
Im 63, just bought an e-mtb (giant fully), first ebike in my life. Its not because of the age but you can drive longer and more often in the mountains. In my case, Alps (Austria!!❤) and low mountain ranges in Germany. I LOVE it!!!😊
@@baca350.1Me too!!!!👍🏻😀
"I cycle because it makes me happy to do it." It really is as simple as that, and what has kept me going all these years.
Wonderful documentary. Truly and inspiration. I'm turning 70 this year. Since retirement I am riding more than ever (strictly road). I won't brag about my milage. Only to say I am gone most of the day when I ride. I can only hope to make it to 90 let alone still be riding.
Cheers to all us old folks who are still in the saddle!!!
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! Happy riding :)
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Yes, I am 67. Adventure before dementure
@@pigunderaroof i wish that your health does not to leave you :)
Cycling has helped me recover from being estranged from my family. It is my meditation. I pray to God I can cycle for as long as possible. I am grateful for my good health. Great inspiring film!!
Thanks for watching and for sharing your story :)
This is a beautiful film and a beautiful tribute to your grandfather. Even though we are miles and years apart, I know his joy. I also started cycling late in life. It has saved me from my demons. To me, there is nothing more fulfilling and rewarding than planning a bike tour and then riding it. I hope you will get to make a sequel to this film in 10 years.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch it and for sharing your story!!
@@OfTwoLandsмне щоссейник вреден
После гонок много профессиональных заболеваний.
Никакого здоровья не приносит спорт
@@user-sm1ur5bk2r Некоторые из нас делают это ради удовольствия и здоровья. Я подталкиваю себя, но когда чувствую предел, останавливаюсь. Я дышу свежим воздухом вдали от города и наслаждаюсь природой. Если бы я участвовал в соревнованиях, у меня не было бы на это времени.
@@user-sm1ur5bk2r, what a poor soul you carry. I hope you find your way in life in time ⏲️.
Absolutely beautiful. I'm a cyclist and a filmmaker, this ticked the boxes for me! Your grandad is also awesome.
Thanks you so much, means a lot!!
My father's 79 and rides all year round in Canada's cold weather. He started riding in his 50's. We've riden across the Canadian Rockies together twice. The past few years, he rides a lot more than I ride. As your grandfather is an inspiration to you, my father holds the same to me.
I just turned 80 and live in BC. I've cycled to Alberta and back all three ways. I hope you got to ride the Icefields Parkway. Respect.
Very nice. My 85 year old father has just re-discovered cycling last year. May we all be inspired by our fathers and grandfathers.
That's amazing!!
Wow, a beautiful portrait and what a fantastic man is your grandfather.
Thanks so much!! And yes, he’s very special ☺️
Yeah!!.. in deed, to have such a grandfather of even grand grandfather is a privilege, joy!!
To be honest most people in this age(if they still on this mother earth) are cover in illness, struggling...
Очень жаль что не знаю английского языка. Но интуитивно понял, что мне ещё кататься и кататься. Имею 69 лет. Большое уважение герою видео и желаю крепкого здоровья на многие годы.
Fala mnogu i jas sum 74 god uste rabotam 10 god sum Vegan 🌱 zdrav kako celik a pred 10 god sve me boleshe i 5 zadni god sum pcelar i malce sum gradinar isto gradim Nova kuka 74 god nee starost ako si zdrav i jas odam do rabota so tocak koga e ubavo vremeto , zdravlje na site🌱🌶️🍇🐝🍯💚🙏
Bicycling is how I self-medicate
This is the type of work I want to see. Very nice storytelling. Hard to find such work these days, especially in a time where everything becomes irrelevant so fast. He lived a great life!
Thanks a lot for the kind words!! I still can’t believe he’s 90!
I’ve just turned 62 and have cycled for nearly 40 years. He is such an inspiring person as I’m always thinking I’m too old for cycling.
My Italian/French father is turning 90 and has been an avid cyclist as long I can remember. Your grandfather reminded me of him and so I forwarded your doc to him. He loved it so much he asked me if there would be a way for him to reach out and send a personal message to your grandfather. Although he immigrated to Canada when he was 25, he has family in Italy and France and has visited often; it is where his heart is. If there might be a private way for my Dad to reach out, it would be appreciated. I think he found a kindred spirit in your grandfather.
Thanks so much for your comment, this is amazing! He would love to! The best way would be to send me an email at oftwolands@gmail.com and I can give you his postal address as I think it will be the easiest way :)
Cheers,
Flo
@@OfTwoLands I would love to know how this turns out!
I found the same exactly bike in my grampa basement 7y ago. He was a cyclist too. The bike is a Cinelli - Eddy Merckx. When I tried it I deeply felt in love for this sport. Thanks for documenting such a nice story. Amazing work :)
That's awesome!! Thanks so much for watching and for sharing your story too :)
This one puts a big smile on my face. It not only inspires me as a filmmaker, but also as a human. Beautiful film. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for the kind words :) !!
What a beautiful story about your Grandfather, I’ve never read so many positive comments. The dinner table scene was my favorite with all of the siblings and so much love and fun. This film will stay with all of us who watched it for a long time, thank you and your Grandfather for making it.
Thank you so very much for the kind words !! The response has been incredible :)
What inspiration for us all.
I am 81 and lost my interest in cycling last year after a lifetime of riding.
I am physically fit and play tennis 3 or 4 times a week.
After seeing your film I now realise what I am missing and need to get back out there and start suffering again!!
Thanks so much.
Elwyn
I'm a cyclist and an enthusiast film maker. This was a double inspiration for me. Congratulations to you and your grandfather!
Really glad you enjoyed this!! Thanks so much ☺️🙏
Wow, that's super inspiring. He doesn't look 90 at all.
Great documentary and cinematography! Very well crafted.
Thanks a lot!! And yes, haha, hard to believe he is 90!
Amazing stay positive and active until you drop dead. .❤❤
A beautiful film and a beautiful man. You captured his wonderful spirit so well. The world needs more people like your grandfather.
Thanks so much for the kind words :) !!
The world needs more grandfathers an communities like that.
BEAUTY TRUTH 🫂🫂🫂
Beautiful film. Made me smile, laugh, and cry. And now, I am going for a ride... remembering that the best rider is the one who has the most fun. Thank you!!
His body looks so healthy for 90 years. The quality of this film is on top! Great work! 👍
Yeah he doesn’t look 90 that’s for sure haha!! Thanks so much ☺️🙏
If we all were as kind as this man, the world would be a different place.
Thank you.
Thank you so much for the kind words!!
Its stories like this, about people like Benjamin, that invigorates me to keep cycling ..it truly is the spice of life cycling. He's an inspiration and I wish him the best! What a wonderful story and thx for posting it!
Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking the time to watch it 🙏
This is absolutely incredible, and extremely inspiring to see your Grandfather defying the norm of aging by doing what he loves, excellent work!!
Thank you so much man!!
And this is the secret to longevity--finding the joy, continuously growing and challenging oneself.
He is an inspiration. I am 63, and came back to cycling a year ago. I have a bad knee and a weak hip, but I keep cycling. Thanks for this beautiful video
Thanks for watching and for sharing your story :) !!
How nice to watch something with kindness and humanity at its heart. What a wonderful inspiration your grandfather is to us all (I am a 61 year old female leisure cyclist and this truly made me feel its ok to keep going!). I found this so warming, wholesome and completely enjoyable in every respect. What a truly authentic life he is living...
Loved the story. As a cyclist, this is the dream. To keep riding until old age, being physically and mentally healthy but above all fostering the community and the family bond; what better way than to share your passion with those around that you care for and love. Thank you for sharing this story, it was very inspiring. Something to really look forward to as we all age in good spirits. Thank you.
Such a beautiful comment
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Bravo..There's a contented smile at the end that every cyclist knows...Took it up again at 60 after very active in my 30's...what an inspiration. your grandad is...
Thanks a lot for the kind words 🙏
90 years old riding a 50 year old bike!!
Proud is an understatement darling. Beautiful work and your grandpa is such a legend, I’m so glad you could make this together it is so special ❤
Thanks so much cutie, really means a lot and so glad to also have been able to include some of your stunning work in it :) ❤
I loved every bit of this. The story telling, colors, just everything!
Really glad you did, thank you!!
ty for the ultrawide support !! looks amazing
Wow I'm emotional throughout the whole film. Cycling saved my life and through Benjamin's eyes, it's so wonderful to know someone feels about cycling as much as I do even if I'm the more sentimental type. He's my new hero, when I grew up (lol), I want to be just like him! Thank you for sharing, give grandpa Benjamin a nice big hug for me.
That's so nice of you to say, I will make sure to pass on the message! Thank you for watching and for sharing your story :)
Another cyclist and film-maker here. Thanks for posting this wonderful film. Your grandfather is an inspiration. Chapeau Benjamin!
Thanks a lot!! He really is someone very special :)
Wow beautiful, I hope to be cycling when I get to this age! The quality of this mini doc is outstanding, the cinematography, music selection, pacing, build up, your grandfather's joy is contagious, he seems like a very joyful person to be ground. Hope to see a sequel in 10 years time! ❤
Thanks so much for the positive feedback, it means a lot!
I started cycling when I was 14 and now I'm 56, having raced on a team and now doing it for the joy it gives me, I see the joy in his eyes when he speaks of cycling. I can't imagine not doing it and I will keep doing it as long as I can. Feeling the wind on a downhill and the meditative joy of an uphill climb, there is nothing better! Just pure pleasure! Thanks
So true❤🚴🏽Nothing better🙂
This was a beautiful film. You did a great job capturing the story of your grandad. He is an inspiration for us all!
Thanks very much!!
An amazingly beautiful film. Not only for the cycling but also the togetherness of those siblings. May we all live to love our rides and family to such an age. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!! Thanks for taking the time to watch 🙏
What a beautiful and touching documentary that was wonderfully presented. I'm 64 and would love to ride with Benjamin and his family. He's a delightful soul with kind eyes. And am I allowed to covet his old school bike? No batteries to charge or disc brakes to maintain. Simply hop on and ride, just like when we were kids. Thank you for sharing this lovely content.
Thank you for watching, and for the kind words, it means a lot!! And yes, I love his bike too :)
Beautiful. Thanks for making this.
Im 40, a single child to my parents. The bond between your grandfather and his brothers was so amazing to see. And hour entire family. Im sure that has made a huge difference in the health of Piovesans. A good family unit close to each other is truly a blessing.
Bravo Benjamin and family.
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your story and watch the film :)
WOW! Your grandfather is an inspiration. I need to get out more often and walk or bike so I can live a long healthy life like he is doing. Great doc by the way.
He really is!! Thanks for watching :)
Lovely piece. Great cinematography. What an amazing man and family. So much to learn from this. Be a good person and surround yourself with good people and good things will happen. Thanks for making such a wonderful film. I wish him and his family many more years of happiness.
Thanks so much for the kind words and for taking the time to watch it ☺️🙏
The power and joy of cycling! What an incredible family, kudos to you all!!!
Thanks so much ☺️🙏
Thank you for sharing Ben's story. I have just started cycling again this year at the ripe young age of 38 years old. I can only dream of being as inspiring as Ben Piovesan. Amazing story telling and beautiful cinematography work.
Thank you for watching, means a lot!! Happy riding :)
I came for the shots, stayed for the story. If you ever decide to discuss the how-to's behind filming this, I'd be more interested in finding out what went on in preproduction and the timing of filming each scene (ie. shooting after/before the interviews, spontaneous shooting of the family gathering, b-roll to add to the story, etc.). Even without a BTS video, this doc has been very helpful and inspiring. Thank you, Florent and the whole Piovesan family! I'm sure you made everyone proud! ✌
Thank you for the kind words!! I am currently working on BTS and cinematography breakdown videos where I will share as much as possible about the process of making this doco :)
This is a wonderful tribute to an amazing grandfather showing the joy that can be had by riding on two wheels in a complicated world no matter how old you are. Inspirational film.
Thanks for the positive feedback!!
Oh man, I can't wait to watch this! Looks great bro!!
Thanks so much mate, means a lot from you and would love to know what you think :) !!
this is simply, one of the best cycling documentaries I have seen recently. The tone, the emotion, the sound, the music, the interviews, capturing your grandpa emotions in such a good way. Congratulations. I am sharing this with many friends.
Thanks so much for the kind and positive feedback ☺️🙏
Nice Florent! A beautiful tribute to your grandfather 💛
Thanks so much!!
This Gent is the embodiment of 'you don't stop when you get old, you get old when you stop'.
What a beautiful film ❤
Thanks for the kind words ☺️🙏
Fantastic story!Thank you for telling it to the world.Great family.Great grandpa.
Thank you for taking the time to watch it ☺️🙏
A brilliant short film … thanks, I really enjoyed this story. I still have the Italian Torpado bicycle that I received on my 16th birthday and that bike celebrated its 50th birthday last May. I retired a few years ago and took up cycling again with a new carbon endurance bike. Your grandpa is a great inspiration for me, on and off the bike … merci and bravo Benjamin! 🚴♂️🙂
Thanks for the positive feedback!! And wow congrats, that's amazing :)
Glad you enjoyed the doco!
What an Inspiration and what a beautiful film. Now I've got an idea how I would like to be in 40 years time. You left a big smile on my face! Merci!
Really glad you enjoyed it, thank you!!
J'ai adoré le moment où il a dit "ton père était comme cela" et qu'on comprend que c'est ton grand père. Super touchant!
Merci! C’est tellement une personne incroyable ☺️
I won’t lie this brought me to tear a couple times.
The love of cycling, family and life. Thank you ❤
Thank you for the kind feedback, glad you connected with it! ☺️🙏
Beautiful! It would be a bliss to age like him and ride like him. Cycling for life!!
Thanks!! I hope to be like him :)
I love this inspirataional biography of your Papa 💖 An amazing role model. Looking forward to the 100th birthday edition!
Thanks so much ☺️🙏
Chapeau! What a marvellous human being….
I always say I cycle for my mind and soul…
Heartwarming to know you’re not alone!😊
A true inspiration !
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch it :)
De rien , de res, niente, mon plaisir, vraiment!
Beautiful. The joy of cycling.
Thank you!!
What a great film about an interesting person Benjamin. So kind and peaceful. It's great to have such beautiful family. Thank you everyone who was involved in creating this film. I really enjoyed to watch it and to know the story of Benjamin and his family.
What an amazing tribute to your grandfather! He is truly an inspiration and a reminder of the importance of having a positive attitude! 👏💯
Thank you!! He is such a positive and amazing human :)
Finally took time to watch this. It's very well done. Well lit for the interviews and great framing of shots, editing and color! Congratulations on capturing your Grandfather's legacy!
Thanks so much mate, really glad you liked it!! I appreciate your positive feedback :)
Sir, I am 1/2 your age and had my biggest smash in TT this past summer. Too close to death than I care to be. My closest want me to stop. Honestly, I think to stop in some ways is akin to part of me dying. Keep pedaling. Keep living. Thanks/Grazie/Merci. -U10
PS to all - See what a good steel bike can bring to your life.
A wonderful film of your grandfather sharing his passion for cycling and love of family. Your grandfather's love of cycling is familiar to me, at 62 I enjoy rhe freedom of riding my bike as much as I did as a child. Seeing your film inspires me to keep riding, exploring, and enjoying being out on the bike. He looks great at 90. 😊
Absolutely beautiful film, I’m inspired by your grandfather and his infectious smile! I can only hope to continue cycling into my 90’s.
Thank you, he’s a very special person!! And I hope you do continue cycling into your 90’s ☺️
J’habite aux États-Unis et j’aime beaucoup l’histoire de votre grand-parent, Benjamin! Je fait du vélo aussi et j’espère continuer comme Monsieur Ben! Félicitations pour votre film, bien fait!
Merci beaucoup pour ce retour, ca fait plaisir a lire :) !!
Thank you for making such a great recount of his life and what cycling means to him. It surely rings a bell when he says he's enjoyed cycling despite the falls. Above all, his family plays a big role in his life. I hope to see him ride when he's 100!
Excellent rider.
Excellent cameraman
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Chapeau! This is inspiring on so many levels. Beautifully filmed and lovely music. A mini masterpiece. Thank you/Merci bien. ❤
Merci beaucoup :) Glad you enjoyed it!!
What a lovely family portrait. Really felt your love towards your grand father and cycling.
Thanks for the kind words :)
Thank you for a lovely portrait of your grandfather. It made me smile and cry.
Thanks for taking the time to watch it ☺️🙏
I watched full video to the end and I have to say that it's truelly a materpiece! I love the the atmosfere and cinematics but - the best is just the watch and listen to your grandfather. He is sucha postivie person! I share his passion for the riding. Please send him my best regards and wishes for good health and further great rides!
What a beautiful film. Everything from pacing to the cinematography and color grading was spot on. Thanks for sharing this inspirational story of your grandfather with us! I'm sure he's proud to see the art his own family can create especially this documentary of him. Your team did a fantastic job capturing the raw emotions of his past present and future, and I'm sure your family is extremely grateful for portraits just like this one.
Thanks so much for the positive feedback!! He did love it and that's what matters the most :)
❤ Much love for this video and your grandfather. I not often call something "inspiring" but this is something - what else would be inspiring if not this video, his life, his late start in cycling and those memories made with it. Thank you for sharing this. This is a great homage to your grandfather. I started cycling 3 years ago with being 40 and thought being late; but this gives me so much - the imagination of being lucky enough to do it for another 50 years? WOW! Thank you!
Thanks so much for the kind words, really means a lot!! He will be happy to read your comment :)
Thank you for such a heartwarming video.
I picked up cycling a couple years ago. A covid cyclist.
But I can relate so much to your grandfather, of how liberating and freeing cycling is.
At the moment I have to give up the cycling for a while. Life caught up; works, raising kids, et cetera. Like your grandfather said, cycling took so many hours to do.
But mark my words, I will soon pick up the pedal once more.
This is so beautiful and moving to me. You did a wonderful job Flo! Honestly, I'm surprised your channel is not much bigger; you consistently put out such great work. But it makes me happy that you're doing what you love and that brands are paying for it 😎
Thanks a lot for the kind words, really appreciate it ☺️🙏
A beautiful story, a persons perspective to what one feels to be a cyclist! To be free, to see the world at your own pace…
As a cyclist myself since a child, now in my 50s, I appreciate the benefits cycling provides both physically and mentally… ❤❤
Thanks for taking the time to watch it and for sharing your story :) !!
I see this video as more than just a video, it's history, it's love, it's a joy, special energy I felt watching this masterpiece. Thank you guys for creating this documentary, this is what the world needs to see, applause for the whole crew, nailed it.
I took up cycling again after a twenty-five year lapse about fourteen years ago, when I was 62. This past year I couldn’t cycle at all due to some medical treatment, but I’ll be back on the bike once the weather warms up a bit this year. Your story, Benjamin, is very inspiring. Keep on riding!
Beautiful portrait and so inspirational! Great tribute to your grandfather… I also discovered road cycling late, but I hope to be cycling until the end ❤
Thanks so much!! I hope you will too ☺️
Flo, What an achievement! I just want to go and ride a bike now. I didnt realise to the end either this was your grandad. What an incredible family, shed a little tear at the end. One day would be cool to achieve something like this. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for your comment!! Really means a lot to me :)
@@OfTwoLands honestly just such an inspiring little film. Loved the graphic cut away elements as well of the mountain. I was sort of hoping for an interview with his son when he was talking about cycling. Though you may push the timing for what you wanted. Could probably easily make this into a feature.
What a beautiful film. I watched with great emotion and feeling, and total identity with your grandfather's love of cycling. I lost my brother Tony in 2007, aged 41, killed whilst cycling, and I lost my remaining brother John in 2022, aged 57, just as we were about to cycle the Routes des Grandes Alpes. Me and my brothers were going to go on like this, enjoying cycling together till our old age. I feel very inspired that families like yours love and cherish each other and the time they spend on their bikes. Wonderful.
Beautiful film and cinematography, Rapha would have been proud of that! Benjamin is such a wonderful and inspirational character. I hope I can keep cycling into my later years!
Bro I really liked it from the very first second till the end. You and your crew really put an amazing work here and one can feel it in each frame. The lightning of your portrait shots are incredible. The landscape compositions shows a meticulous attention too. Bravo 👏
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La qualité du docu 😯 Bien joué les plans sont magnifiques et l'histoire trop belle !
Merci! Ça fait plaisir venant de toi ☺️🙏
Story was very inspirational and This is why cycling is beautiful. If only more people got into it!🚲😎
Thank you!!
Such a beautiful celebration of life through the joy of cycling. Thanks so much for sharing.
Really inspiring work, both in how it was filmed along with Ben's amazing story.
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Very beautiful, touching and inspiring story. And clearly, a gigantic work of wonderful filmography. Heartfelt congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏
It would be really interesting to be able to peek at how this work was approached in post-production. But in the meantime, very well done Florent! 🎖
Thanks very much for the positive feedback, really means a lot!! Currently working on a BTS and Cinematography breakdown videos so I will try my best to cover as much as possible :)
Congratulations on your cinematography skills. Very inspiring. A united family is probably part of his success.
Thanks so much!!
Beautiful & what a beautiful soul. For me this encompasses what's so wonderful about riding a bike
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Franchement bluffant! Je te suis depuis 2020 lorsque j’ai acheté ma BMPCC4K. J’ai toujours trouvé que tu avais une touche supérieure des autres RUclipsrs pour ton visuel. Tes couleurs, tes compositions toujours top notch. J’avais aucun doute que tu savais travailler les images et j’attendais ce moment avec impatience où j’aurais la chance de voir ce que tu livrerais au niveau narratif. Je dois avouer que je n’ai pas été déçu du tout! Ça a même surpassé mes attentes. Super boulot et j’espère en voir plus et que ce court métrage te débloquera des portes pour poursuivre sur ta belle lancée! Franchement bravo!
Merci beaucoup pour ces mots, ca me fait vraiment plaisir!! :)
What a moving film Flo. Alex, Clement, Ams and yourself have captured something truly beautiful, the sheer strength of your grandfather is just wonderful and his passion for riding, exercise and life is admirable. I couldn't help but feel emotional from his words and his outlook on family. "That's the Piovesan family" ... perfect.
Thanks so much for the kind feedback my man, really means a lot coming from you!! So happy I was able to share his story :)
This is an incredible piece of work!
Thank you so much to the author, for introducing us to his grandfather - such a wonderful man.
Beautifully shot, wonderful people in a beautiful frame.
It was very emotional.
For some reason while watching, I had the impulse to ride my bike over to this grandfather, give him a hug and thank him for such a beautifully positive experience.
It would be a great honour to ride with these guys.
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so I originally was doin research on the DZOFilm lense for my Blackmagic 6K Pro just to wind up watching this entire short this is most beautiful piece of art I’ve seen in awhile and what really blew me away not only did I forget what I was originally doing I actually thought for a brief moment I was on Netflix I forgot I was even on RUclips not only am I getting the DZOFilm lenses because of this now this just pushed me to finish up my short docu-narrative called “Let It Speak” which is centered on us filmmakers/artists who find ourselves in a rut creatively always worried about the technical aspects social media the likes the views all that crap instead of just letting it speak and doing it for the love of the art I myself find myself in this rut but this documentary opened my eyes your grandfather and the rest of your family BEAUTIFUL! And he’s 90? welp what’s my excuse? and I’m 26 I love it 10 outta 10 Brotha peace and blessings and happy new year thank you for this I just wanted to see the lens quality just to watch the entire short and now I’m mad that it ended 😂💯
I've been riding for the last 23 years and I can still enjoy a ride like the first one. Or even more, as cycling does change with you as you get older. This man is a great inspiration for me. Cycling as a metaphore of life, until you feel that soubtle yet simple pleasure of riding, you'll be able to enjoy life. And vice versa.